Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
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
Floral
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
56
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Funnel
Bowl
Height
6.00 cm6.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
2.00 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, Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
Watering
Enough
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Clay
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
6.006.80
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Nematodes
Bloom Time
Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Europe, France, Spain
Asia, Europe, United States
Interesting Facts of
- About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
- Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.
- 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
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Medicinal
Decoration
Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Culinary Uses
-
-
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Decoration
Anniversary, Wedding
Allergy
Contact Dermatitis
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Vinca
Iris Versicolor
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Gentianales
Liliales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Iridaceae
Sub Family
-
Iridoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
200260
3
25000
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