Iris

Sunflower

Iris and Sunflower

Iris

Sunflower

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

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

Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Floral

Spicy

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

Sunflower

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Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

Rank: 1 (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

Sun

1.5.2 Height

Lavender

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6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

50.00 cm

Rank: 3 (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)▶

7.50 cm

Rank: 5 (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

Full Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

Loamy, Sandy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

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6.80

Rank: 3 (Overall)▶

6.00

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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

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Nematodes

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

All Summer Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Asia, Europe, United States

North America, South America

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.

This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.

3.3 Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

3.4 Habit

Herbs, Shrubs

Herbs

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, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties

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, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding

Friendship Day, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor

Helianthus

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

Asterales

5.6 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

5.7 Family

Iridaceae

Asteraceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Iridoideae

Asteroideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available

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About Iris and Sunflower

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

More about Iris and Sunflower Facts and color

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

Iris and Sunflower 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 Sunflower growing conditions. Iris requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Sunflower needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Iris and Sunflower facts in the sections below.

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Iris and Sunflower Classification

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