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Iris and African Moon


Color

Color
Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow  
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride  
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"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
6  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Bowl  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
1.25 cm  
14
1.00 cm  
15

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Part Sun  

Watering
Diligently  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy  
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
5.50  
8
6.80  
3

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur  
Lime stone, Nitrogen  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
-  
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs  

List of Diseases
-  
Nematodes  

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
African Moon is a type of lily that blooms in various shades of white and cream.  
  

Origin
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  
Asia, Europe, United States  

Interesting Facts of
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  
  • 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  

Habit
Shrubs  
Herbs, Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
mystery, magic, and beauty  
  

Astrological Flower
African Violet  
  

Birth Month Flower
June - July  
  

Flower Availability
Seasonal  
  

Benefits

Uses
Medicinal  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
-  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin  

Culinary Uses
-  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
Ornamental  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Healing, Used after facial and cleansing  
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  
Anniversary, Wedding  

Allergy
-  
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting  

Family

Common Name
Iris  
  

Tribe
Asteraceae » Senecioneae  
  

Scientific Name
Rosa  
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
10  
99+
260  
14

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More about African Moon and Iris Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about African Moon and Iris facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about African Moon and Iris. African Moon comes in Lavender, Orange, Purple, Red, White, Yellow colors whereas Iris flowers are with Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow colors. Other African Moon and Iris facts will definitely amuse you.

African Moon and Iris growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential African Moon and Iris growing conditions. African Moon requires Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Iris needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other African Moon and Iris facts in the sections below.

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African Moon and Iris Classification

After knowing about various African Moon and Iris facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, African Moon and Iris classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of African Moon and Iris is Rosa and Iris Versicolor respectively. African Moon belongs to Asteraceae family whereas Iris falls under Iridaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.

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