Iris

Periwinkle

Iris and Periwinkle

Iris

Periwinkle

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Blue, Pink, Red, White

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

Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

Sunflower

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Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

Rank: 5 (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

Funnel

1.5.2 Height

Lavender

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6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (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)▶

2.00 cm

Rank: 12 (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

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

Clay

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

Dandelion

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6.80

Rank: 3 (Overall)▶

6.00

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

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Gardenia

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6 (Daisy)

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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Phosphorus

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Nematodes

blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring 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

Europe, France, Spain

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.

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.

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

Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding

Decoration

4.4 Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Contact Dermatitis

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor

Vinca

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Liliales

Gentianales

5.6 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Iridaceae

Apocynaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Iridoideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available

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Rank: N/A (Overall)▶

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 Interesting Facts about Iris and Periwinkle. Iris comes in Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow colors whereas Periwinkle flowers are with Blue, Pink, Red, White 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 Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Periwinkle needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Clay soil. Get other Iris and Periwinkle facts in the sections below.

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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 Iris Versicolor and Vinca respectively. Iris belongs to Iridaceae family whereas Periwinkle falls under Apocynaceae family. Also check out Flowers by Color so as to plant colorful aroma in the garden.