Aster

Iris

Aster and Iris

Aster

Iris

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Pink, Purple, Red, White

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

1.1.1 Color Meaning

Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

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

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

Sunflower

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Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

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Lily

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8 (Lotus)

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Star

Bowl

1.5.2 Height

Lavender

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8.00 cm

Rank: 11 (Overall)▶

6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

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Verbena

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20 (Baby's Breath)

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1.5.3 Diameter

Daffodil

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2.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Iris

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6 (Lily)

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1.6 Line

Not Available

1.7 Silhouette

Not Available

1.8 Blossom Texture

Not Available

1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

Not Available

2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Loamy

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

Dandelion

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6.00

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

6.80

Rank: 3 (Overall)▶

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Gardenia

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6 (Daisy)

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Phosphorus

Lime stone, Nitrogen

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Powdery Mildew, Rust

Nematodes

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall 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

Eurasia

Asia, Europe, United States

3.2 Interesting Facts of

The name Aster comes from Greek word Aster which means 'Star'.
The flower looks like a single flower, but it is actually a cluster of about 300 small yellow disk flowers surrounded by colorful petals.

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

Shrubs

Herbs, Shrubs

3.5 Flower Meaning

3.6 Astrological Flower

3.7 Birth Month Flower

3.8 Flower Availability

4 Benefits

4.1 Uses

Not Available

4.2 Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, 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

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

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

Symphyotrichum novae-angliae

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

Asteroideae

Iridoideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

About Aster and Iris

It is said that earth laughs with flowers. Be it Fragrant Flowers or non-fragrant flowers, they keep the surrounding cheerful. They are the best gift from mother earth. Let’s know about Aster and Iris facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Aster and Iris Facts and color

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

Aster 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 Aster and Iris growing conditions. Aster requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy soil. Iris needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Aster and Iris facts in the sections below.

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Aster and Iris Classification

After knowing about various Aster and Iris facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Aster and Iris classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Aster and Iris is Symphyotrichum novae-angliae and Iris Versicolor respectively. Aster 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.