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About Iris and Zinnia

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Color

Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Pink, Purple, 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, Purple - Elegance and Pride, 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
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Petals

Number Of Petals

64
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Dome

Height

6.00 cm15.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.00 cm15.00 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

6.805.50
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, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Nematodes
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time

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

Vase Life

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, United States
Mexico

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.
  • Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
  • Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.

Lifespan

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

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

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Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor
Zinnia Elegans

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
Asteroideae

Genus

-
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Number of Species

26022
3 25000
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Information about Iris and Zinnia

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 Zinnia in the sections below.

Iris and Zinnia color

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

More facts about Iris and Zinnia

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

Iris and Zinnia Uses

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

Learn about Iris and Zinnia Family classification

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