Sunflower

Iris

About Sunflower and Iris

Sunflower

Iris

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Yellow

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

1.1.1 Color Meaning

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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Spicy

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Sun

Bowl

1.5.2 Height

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50.00 cm

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6.00 cm

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1.5.3 Diameter

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7.50 cm

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1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (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

Full Sun, Part Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Any Soil, 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

Lime stone, Nitrogen

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Nematodes

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

North America, South America

Asia, Europe, United States

3.2 Interesting Facts of

This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.

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.

3.3 Lifespan

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

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

Herbs

Herbs, Shrubs

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 bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Friendship Day, Wedding

Anniversary, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Helianthus

Iris Versicolor

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyta

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Asterales

Liliales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

5.7 Family

Asteraceae

Iridaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Asteroideae

Iridoideae

5.8 Genus

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5.9 Number of Species

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Information about Sunflower and Iris

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 Sunflower and Iris in the sections below.

Sunflower and Iris color

Sunflower and Iris come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Sunflower and Iris 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. Sunflower is Sun in shape and has Spicy fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Iris has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Sunflower and Iris

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

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Sunflower and Iris Uses

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

Learn about Sunflower and Iris Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Sunflower and Iris Family classification here. Sunflower and Iris belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyta super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.