Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Blue, Pink, Red, White
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
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Floral
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
65
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Bowl
Funnel
Height
6.00 cm6.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
1.00 cm2.00 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, Part Sun
Watering
Enough
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
Clay
The pH of Soil
6.806.00
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
List of Diseases
Nematodes
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Asia, Europe, United States
Europe, France, Spain
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.
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
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Decoration
Medicinal
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
Culinary Uses
-
-
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding
Decoration
Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Contact Dermatitis
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor
Vinca
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Apocynaceae
Sub Family
Iridoideae
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Genus
-
-
Number of Species
260200
3
25000
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