Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
  
Blue, Pink, Red, White
  
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
  
Stem Size
0"
  
0"
  
Fragrance
Floral
  
Citrus
  
Petals
  
  
Other Characteristics
  
  
Shape
Bowl
  
Dome
  
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
  
Growing Conditions of
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Watering
Enough
  
Diligently
  
Soil
  
  
Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
  
Clay, Sandy
  
Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen
  
Lime stone
  
Common Pests and Diseases
  
  
List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
  
Aphids, Spider Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies
  
List of Diseases
Nematodes
  
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Crown gall rot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot
  
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
  
All Summer Season, Fall Season
  
Vase Life
0
  
0
  
Facts
  
  
Origin
Asia, Europe, United States
  
America, Europe
  
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.
  
- The Verbena leaves often have light to heavy covering of hair.
- The verbena fruit splits into four, each containing one seed.
  
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
  
Habit
Herbs, Shrubs
  
Shrubs
  
Flower Meaning
  
  
Astrological Flower
  
  
Birth Month Flower
  
  
Flower Availability
  
  
Uses
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Cures Constipation, Good for liver and gallbladder, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache
  
Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
  
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an antioxidant, Enhances Digestion, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
  
Culinary Uses
NA
  
Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
  
Other Benefits
  
  
Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
  
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
  
Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding
  
Decoration
  
Allergy
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
  
NA
  
Common Name
  
  
Tribe
  
  
Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor
  
Verbena officinalis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
  
Tracheobionta
  
Super Division
Spermatophyte
  
Spermatophyte
  
Division
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Order
Liliales
  
Lamiales
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Family
Iridaceae
  
Verbenaceae
  
Sub Family
Iridoideae
  
NA
  
Genus
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
More about Iris and Verbena Facts and color
You must be curious to know more about Iris and Verbena facts and color. flowers.comparespecies.com will let you know all the Interesting Facts about Iris and Verbena. Iris comes in Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow colors whereas Verbena flowers are with Blue, Pink, Red, White colors. Other Iris and Verbena facts will definitely amuse you.
Iris and Verbena 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 Verbena growing conditions. Iris requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Verbena needs Full Sun and Diligently watering with 5.80 of Clay, Sandy soil. Get other Iris and Verbena facts in the sections below.