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Color

Color

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Pink, Purple, Red, 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
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Floral
-

Petals

Number Of Petals

64
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Bowl
Dome

Height

6.00 cm15.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

1.00 cm15.00 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
Full Sun

Watering

Enough
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.805.50
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Nitrogen
Lime stone

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
Aphids, Mites, Thrips, Whiteflies

List of Diseases

Nematodes
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew

Bloom Time

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Asia, Europe, United States
Mexico

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.
  • Zinnia is derived from German botanist Johann Gottfried Zinn's name and is the state flower of USA(Indiana).
  • Spanish call it mal de ojos which means sickness of the eye.

Lifespan

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

Habit

Herbs, Shrubs
Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
Cures Constipation

Medicinal Uses

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as an Astringent, Natural Healer

Culinary Uses

-
Salads, Teas

Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Wedding
Thanksgiving Day, Wedding

Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Itching

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Iris Versicolor
Zinnia Elegans

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales
Asterales

Class

Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Family

Iridaceae
Asteraceae

Sub Family

Iridoideae
Asteroideae

Genus

-
-

Number of Species

26022
3 25000
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About Iris and Zinnia

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

More about Iris and Zinnia Facts and color

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

Iris and Zinnia 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 Zinnia growing conditions. Iris requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Zinnia needs Full Sun and Enough watering with 5.50 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Iris and Zinnia facts in the sections below.

Iris and Zinnia Facts

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Iris and Zinnia Classification

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