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
Citrus
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
56
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Dome
Bowl
Height
1.00 cm6.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
18.00 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
Diligently
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
5.806.80
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Spider Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot
Nematodes
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
America, Europe
Asia, Europe, United States
Interesting Facts of
- The Verbena leaves often have light to heavy covering of hair.
- The verbena fruit splits into four, each containing one seed.
- 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
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
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures Constipation, Good for liver and gallbladder, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an antioxidant, Enhances Digestion, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Culinary Uses
Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
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Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Decoration
Anniversary, Wedding
Allergy
-
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Verbena officinalis
Iris Versicolor
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Lamiales
Liliales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Iridaceae
Sub Family
-
Iridoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
250260
3
25000
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