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About Iris and Lily

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Color

Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Floral
Aromatic

Petals

Number Of Petals

63
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Trumpet

Height

6.00 cm3.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.00 cm6.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
Loamy

The pH of Soil

6.805.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen
Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

List of Diseases

Nematodes
blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Lilies have a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing purity, renewal, and devotion, often used in religious ceremonies and special occasions.

Origin

Asia, Europe, United States
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

Interesting Facts of

  • In Greek mythology Iris is called the goddess of rainbow, as this flower comes in various colors just as rainbow.
  • The purple iris is the Tennessee's state flower.
  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

purity, refined beauty, and nurturing

Astrological Flower

Calla Lily

Birth Month Flower

May

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns

Culinary Uses

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Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding
Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing

Family

Common Name

Lilium

Tribe

Liliaceae » Lilieae

Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor
Lilium

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales
Liliales

Class

Liliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Iridaceae
Liliaceae

Sub Family

Iridoideae
Lilioideae

Genus

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Number of Species

260110
3 25000
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Information about Iris and Lily

Flowers play an important role in our life. Flowers for Occasions are used for expressing feelings or for the purpose of beautification. Every flower, due to different shape, structure, and fragrance has a different personality. Get all information about Iris and Lily in the sections below.

Iris and Lily color

Iris and Lily come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Iris and Lily color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Iris is Bowl in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Trumpet shaped Lily has Aromatic fragrance.

More facts about Iris and Lily

You must be eager to know more facts about Iris and Lily. Did you know Iris has originated in Asia, Europe, United States while Lily has originated in Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere. One of the Interesting Facts about Iris and Lily is that they can survive almost in pots.

Iris and Lily Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Iris and Lily uses in this section. Iris and Lily have many medicinal properties. Besides, Iris is given on special occasions like Anniversary, Wedding whereas Lily on Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding. Iris and Lily also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Iris and Lily Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Iris and Lily Family classification here. Iris and Lily belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.