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Freesia 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  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
6  
5
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Bowl  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
1.00 cm  
15
1.25 cm  
14

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

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  
-  

List of Diseases
Nematodes  
-  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Freesias have a rich history and are prized for their fragrant blooms, which symbolize friendship, innocence, and thoughtfulness.  

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
  
innocence and friendship  

Astrological Flower
  
Freesia  

Birth Month Flower
  
April - May  

Flower Availability
  
Year-round  

Benefits

Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

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

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

Culinary Uses
-  
-  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Cut Flowers  

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

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

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

Common Name
  
Freesia  

Tribe
  
Iridaceae » Ixieae  

Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
-  

Class
Liliopsida  
-  

Family
Iridaceae  
-  

Sub Family
Iridoideae  
-  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
260  
14
45  
34

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More about Iris and Freesia Facts and color

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

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

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Iris and Freesia Facts

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Iris and Freesia Classification

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

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