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Iris and Daffodil


Color

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

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity 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"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
5
6  
4

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Trumpet  
Bowl  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
50.00 cm  
1
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
Loamy  
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy  

The pH of Soil
6.00  
6
6.80  
3

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen, Phosphorus  
Lime stone, Nitrogen  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes  
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs  

List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Powdery Mildew, Stem Rot  
Nematodes  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

Origin
Spain, Portugal  
Asia, Europe, United States  

Interesting Facts of
  • A bunch of Daffodils is associated with good fortune while a single daffodil should never be gifted as it can foretell misfortune.
  • Daffodils are supposed to be the symbol of beginning of Spring season.
  • In Wales, it is believed that if you observe the first Daffodil of the season, then your complete year will be filled with wealth.
  
  • 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
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, Cures diabetes, Effective against alzheimer’s disease, Good for liver and gallbladder, Reduces risk of cancer  
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an antioxidant  
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin  

Culinary Uses
NA  
NA  

Other Benefits
  
  

Cosmetic Uses
Lightens the skin, Used in Perfumes  
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Wedding  
Anniversary, Wedding  

Allergy
Contact Dermatitis, Conjunctivitis, Asthma  
Abdominal Pain, Itching, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomoting  

Family

Common Name
  
  

Tribe
  
  

Scientific Name
Narcissus  
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
Amaryllidoideae  
Iridoideae  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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More about Daffodil and Iris Facts and color

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

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Daffodil and Iris Classification

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