Iris

Violets

About Iris and Violets

Iris

Violets

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Blue, White, Yellow

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, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

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Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Bowl

Heart

1.5.2 Height

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6.00 cm

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40.00 cm

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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1.5.3 Diameter

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1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

1.25 cm

Rank: 14 (Overall)▶

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1.6 Line

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1.7 Silhouette

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1.8 Blossom Texture

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1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

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2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Part Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

Diligently

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

Well-drained

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

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6.80

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Nematodes

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Asia, Europe, United States

Northern Hemisphere

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.

The hair on the leaves of African Violets absorbs water from the air.
In 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered this plant and thus named after him.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years

3.4 Habit

Herbs, Shrubs

Herbs

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 for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Added in candies, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding

Anniversary, Decoration

4.4 Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor

Viola

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Liliales

Violales

5.6 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Iridaceae

Violaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Iridoideae

5.8 Genus

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5.9 Number of Species

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Information about Iris and Violets

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 Violets in the sections below.

Iris and Violets color

Iris and Violets come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Iris and Violets 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 Heart shaped Violets has NA fragrance.

More facts about Iris and Violets

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

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Iris and Violets Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Violets Family classification

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