Color
Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, 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
Spicy
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
46
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Umbrella
Bowl
Height
2.00 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
Full Sun, Part Sun
Watering
Enough
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
6.006.80
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew
Nematodes
Bloom Time
All Summer Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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Facts
History
Origin
Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Asia, Europe, United States
Interesting Facts of
- Achillea millefolium is the scientific name of Yarrow flower. To treat battle wounds of soldiers Achilles used yarrow, and thus the plant is named after him.
- Yarrow is also called as 'Poor man's pepper' as it has bitter and pungent taste.
- 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
Herbs
Herbs, Shrubs
Flower Meaning
Astrological Flower
Birth Month Flower
Flower Availability
Uses
Medicinal
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent, Enhances Digestion, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Culinary Uses
Included in wines and cocktails, 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 creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Decoration, Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding
Allergy
-
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Common Name
Tribe
Scientific Name
Achillea millefolium
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
-
Iridoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
110260
3
25000
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