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About Iris and Sunflower

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Color

Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
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
Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Floral
Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

634
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Sun

Height

6.00 cm50.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.00 cm7.50 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Enough
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.806.00
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen
Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
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List of Diseases

Nematodes
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Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season

Vase Life

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0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, United States
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.
  • This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
  • Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs
Herbs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties

Culinary Uses

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Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding
Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor
Helianthus

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyta

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales
Asterales

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Iridaceae
Asteraceae

Sub Family

Iridoideae
Asteroideae

Genus

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Number of Species

26070
3 25000
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Information about Iris and Sunflower

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 Sunflower in the sections below.

Iris and Sunflower color

Iris and Sunflower come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Iris and Sunflower 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 Sun shaped Sunflower has Spicy fragrance.

More facts about Iris and Sunflower

You must be eager to know more facts about Iris and Sunflower. Did you know Iris has originated in Asia, Europe, United States while Sunflower has originated in North America, South America. One of the Interesting Facts about Iris and Sunflower is that they can survive almost in pots.

Iris and Sunflower Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Sunflower Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Iris and Sunflower Family classification here. Iris and Sunflower 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.