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Iris and Foxglove


Foxglove and Iris


Color

Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow  
Lavender, Orange, 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  
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Unknown  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
6  
4
5  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Bowl  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
1.00 cm  
15
1.25 cm  
14

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  

Watering
Enough  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
6.80  
3
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs  
Unknown  

List of Diseases
Nematodes  
Unknown  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
NA  

Origin
Asia, Europe, United States  
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  

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 Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  

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

Habit
Herbs, Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
NA  

Astrological Flower
  
NA  

Birth Month Flower
  
NA  

Flower Availability
  
NA  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism  
Unknown  

Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin  
Unknown  

Culinary Uses
NA  
Unknown  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
NA  

Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  
Best for Healing, Unknown, Used after facial and cleansing  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding  
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  

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

Family

Common Name
  
NA  

Tribe
  
NA  

Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Not Available  

Class
Liliopsida  
Unknown  

Family
Iridaceae  
Not Available  

Sub Family
Iridoideae  
Not Available  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Iris and Foxglove Facts and color

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

Iris and Foxglove 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 Foxglove growing conditions. Iris requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Foxglove needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Get other Iris and Foxglove facts in the sections below.

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Iris and Foxglove Facts

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Iris and Foxglove Classification

After knowing about various Iris and Foxglove facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Iris and Foxglove classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Iris and Foxglove is Iris Versicolor and Rosa respectively. Iris belongs to Iridaceae family whereas Foxglove falls under Not Available family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.

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