• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

gardener.guide

  • Flowers
  • Fruits
  • Indoor Plants
  • Plant Care
  • Garden Ideas

17 Astonishing Facts About Iris Flower

March 23, 2019 | More: Flowers

Irises are a gorgeous variety of flowering plants that give rise to some truly amazing flowers within the Iris family. There are over 300 species of Iris flowers around the world, making them not only beautiful but also incredibly diverse.

Most of the species in the Iris family can be found in Asia and Europe, though other species have spread beyond those continents. Irises are pretty versatile, but you’ll find most of them in dry deserts or cold mountains.

Wet and grassy areas could also serve as a host to various species within the Iris family. The flowers of the Iris plant is unlike any other. With its variety in habitat, color, and even shape, there’s so much to learn about these magnificent creations of nature.

If you want to know more about the Iris flower, today is your lucky day, because we’ve compiled a list of the most astonishing facts. The Iris gets its name from the Greek goddess of the rainbow, Iris — who got her own namesake from the Greek word for rainbow.

The name of the flower is likely a reference to its diversity of hues. You’ll find Iris flowers in a wide range of colors. You could find some in purple, pink, blue, brown, orange, yellow, white, and even in the shade of a fellow perennial; lavender.

While upon first glance you might think that an Iris flower has six petals, it actually only has three. The three petals oriented upwards are the only true petals of the Iris flower. The “petals” oriented downward are actually sepals, sometimes also called falls.

These sepals are sometimes covered with beards which is the common term used to describe the fuzzy appendage of a flower. Most Iris flowers have petals and sepals that all match, but you might find some that have varying colors — making for a rare and beautiful sight.

Next »

More Gardening Tips

14 Organic Secrets on Growing Great Garlic

When it comes to being healthy, everyone will prefer eating organic foods. Organic foods don’t have … [Read More...] about 14 Organic Secrets on Growing Great Garlic

15 Step to Grow Watermelon in Your Garden

There are more than 50 different types of watermelon, many of which you've probably never seen or … [Read More...] about 15 Step to Grow Watermelon in Your Garden

15 Step to Grow Okra Plant in Your Garden

The okra plant (also known as poleax) is a large, bushy vine that grows up to six feet tall. The … [Read More...] about 15 Step to Grow Okra Plant in Your Garden

Primary Sidebar

14 Gardener Advice for Growing Radishes in Your Garden

When it comes to growing radishes, they are the easiest vegetable to grow, but for some people there … [Read More...] about 14 Gardener Advice for Growing Radishes in Your Garden

15 Step to Grow Kohlrabi in Your Garden

Kohlrabi is a tall annual grass that grows easily in dry climates. Kohlrabi, Brassica data, is a … [Read More...] about 15 Step to Grow Kohlrabi in Your Garden

Popular Gardening

15 Step to Grow Broccoli Raab in Your Garden

Broccoli Raab is probably one of the most popular vegetables grown in the United States. It is easy … [Read More...] about 15 Step to Grow Broccoli Raab in Your Garden

14 Almond Plant Care Tips

One of the most popular ornamental trees grown in California is the almond tree. It blooms all … [Read More...] about 14 Almond Plant Care Tips

15 Step to Grow Winter Squash in Your Garden

Winter Squash is a beautiful vegetable garden plant with very strong climbing and bushy leaves, … [Read More...] about 15 Step to Grow Winter Squash in Your Garden

You May Also Like

15 Step to Grow Tomatillo in Your Garden

The Tomatillo Plant is an interesting addition to almost any garden. Growing Tomatillos indoors in … [Read More...] about 15 Step to Grow Tomatillo in Your Garden

14 Gardener Advice for Growing Radishes in Your Garden

When it comes to growing radishes, they are the easiest vegetable to grow, but for some people there … [Read More...] about 14 Gardener Advice for Growing Radishes in Your Garden

14 Radicchio Plant Care Tips

If you are new to growing your own Radicchio, you will want to know the basic guidelines for … [Read More...] about 14 Radicchio Plant Care Tips

Footer

You May Also Like:

  • Home
  • Flowers
  • Garden Ideas
  • Fruits
  • Indoor Plants
  • Plant Care
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Terms of Use
  • Push Notifications
  • Cookie Declaration
  • Do Not Sell My Personal Information

Copyright © 2023 · All Rights Reserved