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Color

Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, 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
Green - Prosperity and Optimism, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Floral
Spicy

Petals

Number Of Petals

65
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Bowl

Height

6.00 cm2.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.00 cm3.00 cm
0.5 50
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Line

-
-

Silhouette

-
-

Blossom Texture

-
-

Blossom Size

0"0"
0 0
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Form

-
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun

Watering

Enough
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.806.00
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen
Lime stone, Sulphur

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases

Nematodes
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
Spring Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, United States
Mediterranean Region

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.
  • After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
  • Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
  • Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin

Culinary Uses

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Included in wines and cocktails

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor
Dianthus caryophyllus

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales
Caryophyllales

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Iridaceae
Caryophyllaceae

Sub Family

Iridoideae
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Genus

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Number of Species

260300
3 25000
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About Iris and Carnation

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 Carnation facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Iris and Carnation Facts and color

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

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

Iris and Carnation Facts

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Iris and Carnation Classification

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