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"
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
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
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
00
0
0
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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
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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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
-
-
Number of Species
260110
3
25000
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