Iris

Yarrow

About Iris and Yarrow

Iris

Yarrow

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Pink, Red, 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

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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Floral

Spicy

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

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Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Bowl

Umbrella

1.5.2 Height

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6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

2.00 cm

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

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1.5.3 Diameter

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1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Rank: 100 (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

Full Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

Loamy, Sandy

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

Lime stone

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Nematodes

Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All Summer Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Asia, Europe, United States

Asia, Europe, North America, 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.

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.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more 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

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

4.2.1 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

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails, 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 creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding

Decoration, Wedding

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

Achillea millefolium

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

Asterales

5.6 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Iridaceae

Asteraceae

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 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.

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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.