Since Iris, the Greek Goddess is the Messenger of Love, her flower is considered to be the symbol of communication and messages. Therefore, in the language of flowers Iris is symbolizes elegance and power.
The meaning of the Iris varies depending also on the colour of the flower. Gifting Iris can be used to convey many emotions. Purple Iris conveys wisdom and compliments. Blue Iris conveys faith and hope. Yellow Iris conveys passion and White Iris conveys purity.
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This stunning Iris garden plant comes in a variety of colours; blue and purple, white and yellow, pink and orange, brown and red and even black.
We can find around 200 species in the Iris genus and comes from the North Temperature regions of the world. Apart from colour variety, Iris has also habitat variety. Some Iris species can grow in deserts, some in swamps, others in cold temperatures and many in temperature climates. Two of the most popular grown iris are the Bearded Iris and the Siberian Iris.
Interesting Facts
- Iris varies in form, shape, colour and size. Its foliage is most attractive when the plant is not in bloom.
- The Iris took its name after the Greek Goddess who used to travel through the rainbow and was also considered to be the messenger of Love. The flowers Iris, was names after the Goddess because of all the colours it is available in.
- one of the most known and loved amongst the garden plants. Iris is a hardy herbaceous perennial.
- considered also to be the flower of the Sphinx.
- was also known by Pliny and praised its medicinal virtues.
- the Moslems' favourite flower was also the Iris, where they introduced it to Spain after the conquest in the 8th century.
Growing Iris
A fertilizer is a good thing to improve the soil conditions, before even planting iris. Be sure to use compost, peat moss or well rotted manure, to increase the organic matter.
- Choose the right spot where you can grow iris. It will help a lot if it's a wooded area with very good drainage and partial shade.
- The roots or Rhizomes of the Iris are easily separated and replanted.
- The Rhizomes must be planted near the surface with the roots below.
- Divide the clumps and plant single rhizomes, making sure that there is space enough, according to effect desired.
- If the soil is heavy, then some drainage material like gravel and broken pottery should be placed in the hole.
- Some beardless Irises can also be propagated from seeds.
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