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Hyacinth and Iris


Color

Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow  
Blue, Orange, 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  
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, 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"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
6  
4
5  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Bell  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
Not Available  

Diameter
1.00 cm  
15
2.00 cm  
12

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  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
6.80  
3
6.50  
4

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen  
Lime stone  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs  
Aphids  

List of Diseases
Nematodes  
Gray Molds  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Asia, Europe, United States  
Iran, Iraq, Mediterranean Region, Turkmenistan  

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.
  
  • Unattached to the bottom, Water Hyacinths are the only large aquatic plants that float on the water.
  • They float on water by the bubbles trapped by roots and air spaces in the leaf stalks.
  

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
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism  
improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle  

Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin  
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial, Unknown  

Culinary Uses
NA  
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches  

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  
Good for Hair growth, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding  
Birth Day, Decoration, Wedding  

Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting  
dry or cracked skin, Itching  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor  
Hyacinthus  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Liliales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Family
Iridaceae  
Pontederiaceae  

Sub Family
Iridoideae  
Scilloideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Iris and Hyacinth Facts and color

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

Iris and Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth growing conditions. Iris requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Hyacinth needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.50 of Loamy soil. Get other Iris and Hyacinth facts in the sections below.

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Iris and Hyacinth Classification

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

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