Iris

Baby's Breath

Iris and Baby's Breath

Iris

Baby's Breath

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Pink, Purple, White

1.1.1 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

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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

Sunflower

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Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

Rank: 5 (Overall)▶

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Lily

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8 (Lotus)

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Bowl

Bell

1.5.2 Height

Lavender

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6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

20.00 cm

Rank: 8 (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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1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: 100 (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

Full Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

Diligently

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

Sandy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

Dandelion

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6.80

Rank: 3 (Overall)▶

7.00

Rank: 2 (Overall)▶

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Gardenia

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6 (Daisy)

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Lime stone

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Nematodes

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Stem Rot

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Early Summer Season, Mid-Summer Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Asia, Europe, United States

Africa, Australia, Eurasia, Pacific Islands

3.2 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.

The common names of Baby’s breath flowers are ‘soap root’, ‘gyp’.
The flowers of the baby’s breath are small, approximately like a pencil eraser in size.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

Herbs, Shrubs

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, Treats rheumatism

Reduces risk of cancer

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding

Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor

Gypsophila

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Liliales

Caryophyllales

5.6 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Iridaceae

Caryophyllaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Iridoideae

Asteroideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

About Iris and Baby's Breath

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 Iris and Baby's Breath facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Iris and Baby's Breath Facts and color

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

Iris and Baby's Breath growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Iris and Baby's Breath growing conditions. Iris requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Baby's Breath needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 7.00 of Sandy soil. Get other Iris and Baby's Breath facts in the sections below.

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Iris and Baby's Breath Classification

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