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About Iris and Petunia


About Petunia and Iris


Color

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

Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Unknown  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
6  
4
5  
5

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Bowl  
Bowl  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
6.00 cm  
12

Diameter
1.00 cm  
15
1.25 cm  
14

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  

Watering
Enough  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Any Soil, Loamy, Sandy  
Loamy  

The pH of Soil
6.80  
3
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Nitrogen  
Lime stone, Sulphur  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Nematodes, Slugs  
Unknown  

List of Diseases
Nematodes  
Unknown  

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

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
NA  

Origin
Asia, Europe, United States  
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America  

Interesting Facts of
  • 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.
  
  • The Rose comes in various colors, although a "black rose " is not literally black but a dark red.
  • A single rose suggests utmost devotion while two rose entwined together says "Marry me".
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Annuals - complete its full life cycle in one growing season  

Habit
Herbs, Shrubs  
Shrubs  

Flower Meaning
  
NA  

Astrological Flower
  
NA  

Birth Month Flower
  
NA  

Flower Availability
  
NA  

Benefits

Uses
Not Available  
Not Available  

Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Treats rheumatism  
Unknown  

Medicinal Uses
Have diuretic properties, prevents dryness and flaky skin  
Unknown  

Culinary Uses
NA  
Unknown  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
NA  

Cosmetic Uses
Best remedy for dandruff, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes  
Best for Healing, Unknown, Used after facial and cleansing  

Occasional Uses
Anniversary, Wedding  
Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding  

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

Family

Common Name
  
NA  

Tribe
  
NA  

Scientific Name
Iris Versicolor  
Rosa  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Liliales  
Not Available  

Class
Liliopsida  
Unknown  

Family
Iridaceae  
Not Available  

Sub Family
Iridoideae  
Not Available  

Genus
Not Available  
Not Available  

Number of Species
Not Available  
Not Available  

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Iris and Petunia color

Iris and Petunia come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Iris and Petunia color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Iris is Bowl in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Petunia has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Iris and Petunia

You must be eager to know more facts about Iris and Petunia. Did you know Iris has originated in Asia, Europe, United States while Petunia has originated in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America. One of the Interesting Facts about Iris and Petunia is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Iris and Petunia Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Iris and Petunia uses in this section. Iris and Petunia have many medicinal properties. Besides, Iris is given on special occasions like Anniversary, Wedding whereas Petunia on Anniversary, Valentine's Day, Wedding. Iris and Petunia also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Iris and Petunia Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Iris and Petunia Family classification here. Iris and Petunia belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.

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