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Iris and Tulip


Color

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

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, 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"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
3  
7
6  
4

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Bowl  

Height
4.00 cm  
14
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
Not Available  
1.00 cm  
15

Line
Not Available  
Not Available  

Silhouette
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Texture
Not Available  
Not Available  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
Not Available  
Not Available  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun, Part Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Enough  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Sandy  
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
6.00  
6
6.80  
3

Essential Fertilizers
Nitrogen  
Lime stone, Nitrogen  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Nematodes, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites  
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs  

List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Root Rot, Stem Rot  
Nematodes  

Bloom Time
Spring Season  
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
China, Greece, Iran, Persia, Siberia, Turkey, Ukraine  
Asia, Europe, United States  

Interesting Facts of
  • Tulip is the national flower of Turkey and Afghanistan and its name is originated from Turkish word 'Turbin'.
  • On Valentine's Day Tulip is the second most popular flower to send after roses.
  
  • 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  
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
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism  

Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, It has anti-septic properties  
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin  

Culinary Uses
NA  
NA  

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes  
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Father's Day, Friendship Day, Mother's Day, Wedding  
Anniversary, Wedding  

Allergy
NA  
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Tulipa  
Iris Versicolor  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Liliales  

Class
Liliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Family
Liliaceae  
Iridaceae  

Sub Family
Lilioideae  
Iridoideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Tulip and Iris Facts and color

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

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

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Tulip and Iris Classification

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

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