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Color

Color

Orange, Pink, Red, White, Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

Color Meaning

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

Stem Size

0"0"
0 0
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Fragrance

Aromatic
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

36
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Trumpet
Bowl

Height

3.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

6.00 cm1.00 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, Part Sun

Watering

Diligently
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Loamy
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.506.80
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Lime stone, Nitrogen

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mites, Slugs, Snails, Thrips
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

blight, Gray Molds, Nematodes, Root Rot, Rust
Nematodes

Bloom Time

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

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Lilies have a long history of symbolism in various cultures, representing purity, renewal, and devotion, often used in religious ceremonies and special occasions.

Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere
Asia, Europe, United States

Interesting Facts of

  • In Chinese culture it signifies being forever in love.
  • Pollens of Lily can be poisonous for cats.
  • 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.

Lifespan

Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit

Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

purity, refined beauty, and nurturing

Astrological Flower

Calla Lily

Birth Month Flower

May

Flower Availability

Year-round

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Natural Healer, prevents the formation of scar tissue, treats burns
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cut Flowers

Cosmetic Uses

Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Friendship Day, Funerals, Sympathy, Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding

Allergy

Asthma, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Runny nose, Sneezing
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Lilium

Tribe

Liliaceae » Lilieae

Scientific Name

Lilium
Iris Versicolor

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyta
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Liliales
Liliales

Class

Liliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Liliaceae
Iridaceae

Sub Family

Lilioideae
Iridoideae

Genus

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Number of Species

110260
3 25000
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About Lily and Iris

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

More about Lily and Iris Facts and color

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

Lily and Iris growing conditions

Absolute growing condition is the only key to keep plants in good health and in good shape. Let’s learn about essential Lily and Iris growing conditions. Lily requires Full Sun, Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.50 of Loamy soil. Iris needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Lily and Iris facts in the sections below.

Lily and Iris Facts

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Lily and Iris Classification

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