Yarrow

Iris

About Yarrow and Iris

Yarrow

Iris

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

1.1.1 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

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

Umbrella

Bowl

1.5.2 Height

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2.00 cm

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

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1.5.3 Diameter

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Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

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, Mealybugs, Thrips

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew

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

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

Asia, Europe, United States

3.2 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.

3.3 Lifespan

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, 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

4.2.1 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

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 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

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Decoration, Wedding

Anniversary, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Achillea millefolium

Iris Versicolor

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

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

Iridoideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

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Information about Yarrow 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 Yarrow and Iris in the sections below.

Yarrow and Iris color

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

More facts about Yarrow and Iris

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

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Yarrow and Iris Uses

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

Learn about Yarrow and Iris Family classification

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