Color
Blue, White, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, 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
-
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
56
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Heart
Bowl
Height
40.00 cm6.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
1.25 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
Part Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
Watering
Diligently
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
5.806.80
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust
Nematodes
Bloom Time
Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Northern Hemisphere
Asia, Europe, United States
Interesting Facts of
- The hair on the leaves of African Violets absorbs water from the air.
- In 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered this plant and thus named after him.
- 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
Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Herbs
Herbs, Shrubs
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Culinary Uses
Added in candies, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
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Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Decoration
Anniversary, Wedding
Allergy
-
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Viola
Iris Versicolor
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Violales
Liliales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Violaceae
Iridaceae
Sub Family
-
Iridoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
500260
3
25000
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