Iris

Lily

About Iris and Lily

Iris

Lily

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow

1.1.1 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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Floral

Aromatic

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

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Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Bowl

Trumpet

1.5.2 Height

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6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

3.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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1.5.3 Diameter

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1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

6.00 cm

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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1.6 Line

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1.7 Silhouette

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1.8 Blossom Texture

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1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

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2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

Diligently

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

Loamy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

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6.80

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5.50

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Lime stone

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Nematodes

blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Asia, Europe, United States

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

3.2 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.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

Herbs, Shrubs

Shrubs

3.5 Flower Meaning

3.6 Astrological Flower

3.7 Birth Month Flower

3.8 Flower Availability

4 Benefits

4.1 Uses

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4.2 Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

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

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor

Lilium

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

Spermatophyta

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Liliales

5.6 Class

Liliopsida

5.7 Family

Iridaceae

Liliaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Iridoideae

Lilioideae

5.8 Genus

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5.9 Number of Species

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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.

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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.