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1 Color
1.1 Color
Yellow
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
1.1.1 Color Meaning
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
1.2 Stem Size
0"
0"
1.3 Fragrance
Spicy
Floral
1.4 Petals
1.4.1 Number Of Petals
Sunflower
34
Rank: 1 (Overall)
6
Rank: 4 (Overall)
Lily
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1.5 Other Characteristics
1.5.1 Shape
Sun
Bowl
1.5.2 Height
Lavender
50.00 cm
Rank: 3 (Overall)
6.00 cm
Rank: 12 (Overall)
Verbena
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1.5.3 Diameter
Daffodil
7.50 cm
Rank: 5 (Overall)
1.00 cm
Rank: 15 (Overall)
Iris
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1.6 Line
Not Available
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1.7 Silhouette
Not Available
Not Available
1.8 Blossom Texture
Not Available
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1.9 Blossom Size
0"
0"
1.10 Form
Not Available
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2 Care
2.1 Growing Conditions of
2.1.1 Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part Sun
2.1.2 Watering
Enough
Enough
2.2 Soil
2.2.1 Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy
2.2.2 The pH of Soil
Dandelion
6.00
Rank: 6 (Overall)
6.80
Rank: 3 (Overall)
Gardenia
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2.2.3 Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone
Lime stone, Nitrogen
2.3 Common Pests and Diseases
2.3.1 List of Pests
NA
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs
2.3.2 List of Diseases
NA
Nematodes
2.4 Bloom Time
All Summer Season
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
2.5 Vase Life
0
0
3 Interesting Facts
3.1 Facts
3.1.1 History
3.1.2 Origin
North America, South America
Asia, Europe, United States
3.2 Interesting Facts of
  • This flower actually tracks the position of the Sun in sky.
  • Tallest sunflower was grown of about 25' 5.5" height in in the Netherlands in 1986.
  • 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.
3.3 Lifespan
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season, Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
3.4 Habit
Herbs
Herbs, Shrubs
3.5 Flower Meaning
3.6 Astrological Flower
3.7 Birth Month Flower
3.8 Flower Availability
4 Benefits
4.1 Uses
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4.2 Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats bronchial infections, Treats laryngeal and pulmonary inffections
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism
4.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Bears expectorant properties, Have diuretic properties
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin
4.2.2 Culinary Uses
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
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4.3 Other Benefits
4.3.1 Design Uses
4.3.2 Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
4.3.3 Occasional Uses
Friendship Day, Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding
4.4 Allergy
Breathing problems, dry or cracked skin, Headache, Itching, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinus pain, Wheezing
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting
5 Family
5.1 Common Name
5.2 Tribe
5.3 Scientific Name
Helianthus
Iris Versicolor
5.4 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
5.4.1 Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
5.5 Super Division
Spermatophyta
Spermatophyte
5.5.1 Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
5.5.2 Order
Asterales
Liliales
5.6 Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
5.7 Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
5.7.1 Sub Family
Asteroideae
Iridoideae
5.8 Genus
Not Available
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5.9 Number of Species
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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Rank: N/A (Overall)

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

More about Sunflower and Iris Facts and color

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

Sunflower 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 Sunflower and Iris growing conditions. Sunflower requires Full Sun and Enough watering with 6.00 of Loamy, Sandy soil. Iris needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Sunflower and Iris facts in the sections below.

Sunflower and Iris Facts

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Sunflower and Iris Classification

After knowing about various Sunflower and Iris facts, let's study their classification. Based on genetic and physical features, Sunflower and Iris classification starts with knowing their scientific name. The scientific name of Sunflower and Iris is Helianthus and Iris Versicolor respectively. Sunflower 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.

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