Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Orange, 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, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Floral
Aromatic
Petals
Number Of Petals
6100
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Bowl
Oval
Height
6.00 cm6.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
1.00 cm4.00 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Enough
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
6.805.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Lime stone, Potassium
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, moths, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Whiteflies
List of Diseases
Nematodes
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Asia, Europe, United States
Mexico, North America, South America
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.
- Marigold is believed to be the Herb of the Sun.
- Marigolds were used in Welsh culture to predict climatic conditions.
Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Habit
Herbs, Shrubs
Shrubs
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant
Culinary Uses
-
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding
Wedding
Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor
Tagetes
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Liliales
Asterales
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Sub Family
Iridoideae
Asteroideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
26050
3
25000
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