Iris

Lily

Iris and Lily

Iris

Lily

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow

1.1.1 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, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Floral

Aromatic

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

Sunflower

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Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Lily

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8 (Lotus)

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Bowl

Trumpet

1.5.2 Height

Lavender

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6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

3.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Verbena

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20 (Baby's Breath)

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1.5.3 Diameter

Daffodil

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1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

6.00 cm

Rank: 7 (Overall)▶

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Iris

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6 (Lily)

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1.6 Line

Not Available

1.7 Silhouette

Not Available

1.8 Blossom Texture

Not Available

1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

Not Available

2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

Diligently

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

Loamy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

Dandelion

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6.80

Rank: 3 (Overall)▶

5.50

Rank: 8 (Overall)▶

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Gardenia

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6 (Daisy)

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Lime stone

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Nematodes

blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Asia, Europe, United States

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

3.2 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.

In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

Herbs, Shrubs

Shrubs

3.5 Flower Meaning

3.6 Astrological Flower

3.7 Birth Month Flower

3.8 Flower Availability

4 Benefits

4.1 Uses

Not Available

4.2 Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor

Lilium

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

Spermatophyta

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Liliales

5.6 Class

Liliopsida

5.7 Family

Iridaceae

Liliaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Iridoideae

Lilioideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

Not Available

Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

About Iris and Lily

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

More about Iris and Lily Facts and color

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

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

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Iris and Lily Classification

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