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About Iris and Periwinkle

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Color

Color Meaning

Stem Size

Fragrance

Number Of Petals

Shape

Height

Diameter

Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

Form

Care

Sunlight

Watering

Type of Soil

The pH of Soil

Essential Fertilizers

List of Pests

List of Diseases

Bloom Time

Vase Life

Interesting Facts

History

Origin

Interesting Facts of

Lifespan

Habit

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Health Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Culinary Uses

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Occasional Uses

Allergy

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Kingdom

Sub kingdom

Super Division

Division

Order

Class

Family

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

 
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
0"
Floral
6
Bowl
6.00 cm
1.00 cm
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0"
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Full Sun, Part Sun
Enough
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
6.80
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Nematodes
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
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Asia, Europe, United States
  • 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.
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Herbs, Shrubs
 
Decoration
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
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Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Anniversary, Wedding
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
 
Iris Versicolor
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Spermatophyte
Magnoliophyta
Liliales
Liliopsida
Iridaceae
Iridoideae
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260
 
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
0"
Floral
5
Funnel
6.00 cm
2.00 cm
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0"
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Full Sun, Part Sun
Enough
Clay
6.00
Phosphorus
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Spring Season
0
 
Europe, France, Spain
  • About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
  • Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Shrubs
 
Medicinal
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
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Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Decoration
Contact Dermatitis
 
Vinca
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Spermatophyte
Magnoliophyta
Gentianales
Magnoliopsida
Apocynaceae
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200

Information about Iris and Periwinkle

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 Periwinkle in the sections below.

Iris and Periwinkle color

Iris and Periwinkle come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Iris and Periwinkle 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 in shape and has fragrance whereas shaped Periwinkle has fragrance.

More facts about Iris and Periwinkle

You must be eager to know more facts about Iris and Periwinkle. Did you know Iris has originated in while Periwinkle has originated in . One of the Interesting Facts about Iris and Periwinkle is that they can survive almost in pots.

Iris and Periwinkle Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Periwinkle Family classification

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