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About Iris and Periwinkle

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1 Color
1.1 Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Red, White
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
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
1.2 Stem Size
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1.3 Fragrance
Floral
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
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6
Rank: 4 (Overall)
5
Rank: 5 (Overall)
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Bowl
Funnel
1.5.2 Height
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6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
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1.5.3 Diameter
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1.00 cm
Rank: 15 (Overall)
2.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
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1.6 Line
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1.7 Silhouette
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1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
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1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
Clay
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
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6.80
Rank: 3 (Overall)
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Phosphorus
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
2.3.2 List of Diseases
Nematodes
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
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0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
Asia, Europe, United States
Europe, France, Spain
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.
  • 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.
3.3 Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
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
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
NA
NA
4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding
Decoration
4.4 Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Contact Dermatitis
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor
Vinca
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Liliales
Gentianales
5.6 Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
5.7 Family
Iridaceae
Apocynaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Iridoideae
NA
5.8 Genus
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

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 Bowl in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Funnel shaped Periwinkle has Floral 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 Asia, Europe, United States while Periwinkle has originated in Europe, France, Spain. 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 Anniversary, Wedding whereas Periwinkle on Decoration. 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 Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.

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