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Color

Color

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

Color Meaning

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

Spicy
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals

46
2 100
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Other Characteristics

Shape

Umbrella
Bowl

Height

2.00 cm6.00 cm
1 90
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Diameter

2.00 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

Loamy, Sandy
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

6.006.80
4.5 7.5
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Essential Fertilizers

Lime stone
Lime stone, Nitrogen

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests

Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

List of Diseases

Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew
Nematodes

Bloom Time

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

Vase Life

00
0 0
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Interesting Facts

Facts

History

Origin

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

Interesting Facts of

  • Achillea millefolium is the scientific name of Yarrow flower. To treat battle wounds of soldiers Achilles used yarrow, and thus the plant is named after him.
  • Yarrow is also called as 'Poor man's pepper' as it has bitter and pungent taste.
  • 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

Herbs
Herbs, Shrubs

Flower Meaning

Astrological Flower

Birth Month Flower

Flower Availability

Benefits

Uses

Medicinal
Decoration

Health Benefits

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces Hemorrhoids, Reduces risk of cancer, Regulates the Menstruation cycle, Used for sinus pain, hay fever and headache
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

Medicinal Uses

Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent, Enhances Digestion, prevents dryness and flaky skin, Rejuvenates body and skin
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

Culinary Uses

Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
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Other Benefits

Design Uses

Cosmetic Uses

Best for Dry sensitive skin, Best for Healing, Used in creams, hand lotions and in essential oils, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

Occasional Uses

Decoration, Wedding
Anniversary, Wedding

Allergy

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Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

Family

Common Name

Tribe

Scientific Name

Achillea millefolium
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

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Iridoideae

Genus

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Number of Species

110260
3 25000
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About Yarrow 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 Yarrow and Iris facts like color, shape, fragrance, growing conditions and benefits in the sections below.

More about Yarrow and Iris Facts and color

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

Yarrow 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 Yarrow and Iris growing conditions. Yarrow 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 Yarrow and Iris facts in the sections below.

Yarrow and Iris Facts

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Yarrow and Iris Classification

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