Color
Orange, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Aromatic
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
1006
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Oval
Bowl
Height
6.00 cm6.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
4.00 cm1.00 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
Full Sun, Part Sun
Watering
Enough
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
5.506.80
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Potassium
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, moths, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Whiteflies
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot
Nematodes
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Mexico, North America, South America
Asia, Europe, United States
Interesting Facts of
- Marigold is believed to be the Herb of the Sun.
- Marigolds were used in Welsh culture to predict climatic conditions.
- 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.
Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
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Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding
Allergy
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Tagetes
Iris Versicolor
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Asterales
Liliales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Sub Family
Asteroideae
Iridoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
50260
3
25000
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