Violets

Iris

Violets and Iris

Violets

Iris

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1 Color

1.1 Color

Blue, White, Yellow

Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow

1.1.1 Color Meaning

Blue - Peace and Serenity, 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

Floral

1.4 Petals

1.4.1 Number Of Petals

Sunflower

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Rank: 5 (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

Heart

Bowl

1.5.2 Height

Lavender

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40.00 cm

Rank: 5 (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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1.25 cm

Rank: 14 (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

Part Sun

Full Sun, Part Sun

2.1.2 Watering

Diligently

Enough

2.2 Soil

2.2.1 Type of Soil

Well-drained

Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy

2.2.2 The pH of Soil

Dandelion

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5.80

Rank: 7 (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

Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium

Lime stone, Nitrogen

2.3 Common Pests and Diseases

2.3.1 List of Pests

Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Whiteflies

Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs

2.3.2 List of Diseases

Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Crown gall rot, Nematodes, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust

Nematodes

2.4 Bloom Time

Spring 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

Northern Hemisphere

Asia, Europe, United States

3.2 Interesting Facts of

The hair on the leaves of African Violets absorbs water from the air.
In 1892, Baron Walter von Saint Paul discovered this plant and thus named after him.

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

Biennials - completes its life cycle in two 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

Not Available

4.2 Health Benefits

Good for liver and gallbladder, reduce stomach pain and cramping, Used for indigestion and constipation

Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism

4.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, It has anti-septic properties

Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin

4.2.2 Culinary Uses

Added in candies, Used as flavor food in deserts and ice creams, Used in jam, jelly, marmalade, 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 Perfumes

Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes

4.3.3 Occasional Uses

Anniversary, Decoration

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

Viola

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

Violales

Liliales

5.6 Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

5.7 Family

Violaceae

Iridaceae

5.7.1 Sub Family

Iridoideae

5.8 Genus

Not Available

5.9 Number of Species

Not Available

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

More about Violets and Iris Facts and color

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

Violets 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 Violets and Iris growing conditions. Violets requires Part Sun and Diligently watering with 5.80 of Well-drained soil. Iris needs Full Sun, Part Sun and Enough watering with 6.80 of Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy soil. Get other Violets and Iris facts in the sections below.

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Violets and Iris Classification

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