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Color

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

Color Meaning
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"

Fragrance
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals
6 5

Other Characteristics

Shape
Bowl

Height
6.00 cm 12

Diameter
1.00 cm 15

Line
-

Silhouette
-

Blossom Texture
-

Blossom Size
0"

Form
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil
6.80 3

Essential Fertilizers
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

Vase Life
0

Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin
Asia, Europe, United States

Interesting Facts of
  • 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

Habit
Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses
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

Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding

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

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor

Kingdom
Plantae

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta

Super Division
Spermatophyte

Division
Magnoliophyta

Order
Liliales

Class
Liliopsida

Family
Iridaceae

Sub Family
Iridoideae

Genus
-

Number of Species
260 14

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Information About Iris

Iris has created a special niche in our hearts. The atmosphere becomes fascinating and beautiful due to Iris. You will be astonished to know following Interesting Facts about Iris -

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