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Daffodil and Iris


Iris and Daffodil


Color

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

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity 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"   

Fragrance
Floral   
Floral   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5   
5
6   
4

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet   
Bowl   

Height
6.00 cm   
12
6.00 cm   
12

Diameter
50.00 cm   
1
1.00 cm   
15

Line
Not Available   
Not Available   

Silhouette
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Texture
Not Available   
Not Available   

Blossom Size
0"   
0"   

Form
Not Available   
Not Available   

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun   
Full Sun, Part Sun   

Watering
Enough   
Enough   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Loamy   
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy   

The pH of Soil
6.00   
6
6.80   
3

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen, Phosphorus   
Lime stone, Nitrogen   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes   
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs   

List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Powdery Mildew, Stem Rot   
Nematodes   

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

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Spain, Portugal   
Asia, Europe, United States   

Interesting Facts of
  • A bunch of Daffodils is associated with good fortune while a single daffodil should never be gifted as it can foretell misfortune.
  • Daffodils are supposed to be the symbol of beginning of Spring season.
  • In Wales, it is believed that if you observe the first Daffodil of the season, then your complete year will be filled with wealth.
  
  • 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
Shrubs   
Herbs, Shrubs   

Flower Meaning
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures diabetes, Effective against alzheimer’s disease, Good for liver and gallbladder, Reduces risk of cancer   
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism   

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant   
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin   

Culinary Uses
NA   
NA   

Other Benefits
  
  

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

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Wedding   
Anniversary, Wedding   

Allergy
Contact Dermatitis, Conjunctivitis, Asthma   
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting   

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Narcissus   
Iris Versicolor   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Liliales   
Liliales   

Class
Liliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Family
Liliaceae   
Iridaceae   

Sub Family
Amaryllidoideae   
Iridoideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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More about Daffodil and Iris Facts and color

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

Daffodil 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 Daffodil and Iris growing conditions. Daffodil 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 Daffodil and Iris facts in the sections below.

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Daffodil and Iris Classification

After knowing about various Daffodil and Iris facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Daffodil and Iris classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Daffodil and Iris is Narcissus and Iris Versicolor respectively. Daffodil belongs to Liliaceae 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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