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Iris and Gardenia


Gardenia and Iris


Color

Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow   
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   
White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship   

Stem Size
0"   
0"   

Fragrance
Floral   
NA   

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
6   
4
5   
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl   
Oval   

Height
6.00 cm   
12
5.00 cm   
13

Diameter
1.00 cm   
15
5.00 cm   
8

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   
Diligently   

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy   
Well-drained   

The pH of Soil
6.80   
3
4.50   
11

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen   
Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium   

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs   
Aphids, Mealybugs   

List of Diseases
Nematodes   
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot   

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

Vase Life
0   
0   

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Asia, Europe, United States   
Africa, Asia, Australasia, Oceania   

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 national flower of Pakistan is Gardenia and is named after a famous botanist, Dr Alexander Garden.
  • It turns coffee colored brown if touched by water.
  

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
  
  

Astrological Flower
  
  

Birth Month Flower
  
  

Flower Availability
  
  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available   
Not Available   

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism   
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures abdominal diseases, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers   

Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin   
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties   

Culinary Uses
NA   
Preserved in honey, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in pickles, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches   

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes   
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps, Utilized in making essential oils   

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding   
Wedding   

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

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor   
Gardenia jasminoides   

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta   
Tracheobionta   

Super Division
Spermatophyte   
Spermatophyte   

Division
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Order
Liliales   
Gentianales   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Family
Iridaceae   
Rubiaceae   

Sub Family
Iridoideae   
Ixoroideae   

Genus
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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More about Iris and Gardenia Facts and color

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

Iris and Gardenia 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 Gardenia growing conditions. Iris requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Gardenia needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 4.50 of Well-drained soil. Get other Iris and Gardenia facts in the sections below.

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Iris and Gardenia Classification

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

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