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Color

Color

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

Color Meaning

Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, 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

1006
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Oval
Bowl

Height

6.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

4.00 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
Full Sun, Part Sun

Watering

Enough
Enough

Soil

Type of Soil

Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

5.506.80
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone, Potassium
Lime stone, Nitrogen

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, moths, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Thrips, Whiteflies
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot
Nematodes

Bloom Time

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

Vase Life

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0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

Mexico, North America, South America
Asia, Europe, United States

Interesting Facts of

  • Marigold is believed to be the Herb of the Sun.
  • Marigolds were used in Welsh culture to predict climatic conditions.
  • 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

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

Habit

Shrubs
Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Decoration
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding

Allergy

Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Tagetes
Iris Versicolor

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta

Super Division

Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte

Division

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Order

Asterales
Liliales

Class

Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida

Family

Asteraceae
Iridaceae

Sub Family

Asteroideae
Iridoideae

Genus

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Number of Species

50260
3 25000
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About Marigold 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 Marigold and Iris facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Marigold and Iris Facts and color

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

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

Marigold and Iris Facts

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Marigold and Iris Classification

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