Yarrow

Iris

Yarrow and Iris

Yarrow

Iris

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Pink, Red, White, Yellow

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

1.1.1 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

1.2 Stem Size

1.3 Fragrance

Spicy

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

Sunflower

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Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

Rank: 4 (Overall)▶

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Lily

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8 (Lotus)

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1.5 Other Characteristics

1.5.1 Shape

Umbrella

Bowl

1.5.2 Height

Lavender

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2.00 cm

Rank: 17 (Overall)▶

6.00 cm

Rank: 12 (Overall)▶

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Verbena

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20 (Baby's Breath)

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1.5.3 Diameter

Daffodil

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Not Available

Rank: 100 (Overall)▶

1.00 cm

Rank: 15 (Overall)▶

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Iris

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6 (Lily)

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1.6 Line

Not Available

1.7 Silhouette

Not Available

1.8 Blossom Texture

Not Available

1.9 Blossom Size

1.10 Form

Not Available

2 Care

2.1 Growing Conditions of

2.1.1 Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Enough

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Loamy, Sandy

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

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6.00

Rank: 6 (Overall)▶

6.80

Rank: 3 (Overall)▶

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Gardenia

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6 (Daisy)

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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

Aphids, Mealybugs, Thrips

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew

Nematodes

2.4 Bloom Time

All Summer Season

All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season

2.5 Vase Life

3 Interesting Facts

3.1 Facts

3.1.1 History

3.1.2 Origin

Asia, Europe, North America, Northern Hemisphere

Asia, Europe, United States

3.2 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.

3.3 Lifespan

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

Not Available

4.2 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

4.2.1 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

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

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

4.3 Other Benefits

4.3.1 Design Uses

4.3.2 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

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Decoration, Wedding

Anniversary, Wedding

4.4 Allergy

Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting

5 Family

5.1 Common Name

5.2 Tribe

5.3 Scientific Name

Achillea millefolium

Iris Versicolor

5.4 Kingdom

Plantae

5.4.1 Sub kingdom

Tracheobionta

5.5 Super Division

Spermatophyte

5.5.1 Division

Magnoliophyta

5.5.2 Order

Asterales

Liliales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

5.7 Family

Asteraceae

Iridaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Iridoideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available

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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.

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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.