Iris

Violets

Iris and Violets

Iris

Violets

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Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Blue, White, Yellow

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, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"

0 0

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Fragrance

Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

2 100

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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl

Heart

Height

6.00 cm40.00 cm

1 90

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Diameter

1.00 cm1.25 cm

0.5 50

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Line

Silhouette

Blossom Texture

Blossom Size

0"0"

0 0

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Form

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part Sun

Part Sun

Watering

Enough

Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

Well-drained

The pH of Soil

6.805.80

4.5 7.5

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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Nematodes

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

Spring Season

Vase Life

0 0

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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, United States

Northern Hemisphere

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 hair on the leaves of African Violets absorbs water from the air.
In 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered this plant and thus named after him.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Biennials - completes its life cycle in two years

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs

Herbs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties

Culinary Uses

Added in candies, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding

Anniversary, Decoration

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor

Viola

Kingdom

Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales

Violales

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Family

Iridaceae

Violaceae

Sub Family

Iridoideae

Genus

Number of Species

260500

3 25000

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About Iris and Violets

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

More about Iris and Violets Facts and color

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

Iris and Violets 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 Violets growing conditions. Iris requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Violets needs Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.80 of Well-drained soil. Get other Iris and Violets facts in the sections below.

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Iris and Violets Classification

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