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About Iris and Yarrow

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Color

Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Pink, Red, White, 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
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
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Fragrance

Floral
Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

64
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Umbrella

Height

6.00 cm2.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.00 cm2.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
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Silhouette

-
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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
Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips

List of Diseases

Nematodes
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time

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

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, United States
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

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.
  • Achillea millefolium is the scientific name of Yarrow flower. To treat battle wounds of soldiers Achilles used yarrow, and thus the plant is named after him.
  • Yarrow is also called as 'Poor man's pepper' as it has bitter and pungent taste.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
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
Medicinal

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent, Enhances Digestion, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin

Culinary Uses

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Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding
Decoration, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
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Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor
Achillea millefolium

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales
Asterales

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Iridaceae
Asteraceae

Sub Family

Iridoideae
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Genus

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Number of Species

260110
3 25000
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Information about Iris and Yarrow

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 Yarrow in the sections below.

Iris and Yarrow color

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

More facts about Iris and Yarrow

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

Iris and Yarrow Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Yarrow Family classification

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