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Color

Color Meaning

Stem Size

Fragrance

Number Of Petals

Shape

Height

Diameter

Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

Form

Care

Sunlight

Watering

Type of Soil

The pH of Soil

Essential Fertilizers

List of Pests

List of Diseases

Bloom Time

Vase Life

Interesting Facts

History

Origin

Interesting Facts of

Lifespan

Habit

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Health Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Culinary Uses

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Occasional Uses

Allergy

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Kingdom

Sub kingdom

Super Division

Division

Order

Class

Family

Sub Family

Genus

Number of Species

 
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
0"
Floral
6
Bowl
6.00 cm
1.00 cm
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0"
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Full Sun, Part Sun
Enough
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
6.80
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Nematodes
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
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Asia, Europe, United States
  • 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.
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Herbs, Shrubs
 
Decoration
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
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Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Anniversary, Wedding
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
 
Iris Versicolor
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Spermatophyte
Magnoliophyta
Liliales
Liliopsida
Iridaceae
Iridoideae
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260
 
Blue, Pink, Red, White
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
0"
Floral
5
Funnel
6.00 cm
2.00 cm
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-
0"
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Full Sun, Part Sun
Enough
Clay
6.00
Phosphorus
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Spring Season
0
 
Europe, France, Spain
  • About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
  • Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Shrubs
 
Medicinal
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores
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Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Decoration
Contact Dermatitis
 
Vinca
Plantae
Tracheobionta
Spermatophyte
Magnoliophyta
Gentianales
Magnoliopsida
Apocynaceae
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200

About Iris and Periwinkle

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

More about Iris and Periwinkle Facts and color

You must be curious to know more about Iris and Periwinkle facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Iris and Periwinkle. Iris comes in colors whereas Periwinkle flowers are with colors. Other Iris and Periwinkle facts will definitely amuse you.

Iris and Periwinkle 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 Periwinkle growing conditions. Iris requires and watering with of soil. Periwinkle needs and watering with of soil. Get other Iris and Periwinkle facts in the sections below.

Iris and Periwinkle Facts

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Iris and Periwinkle Classification

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