Iris

Iris, a tall and beautiful flower named after the greek goddess who rode rainbows of many magical colors. Iris is in more demand within gardeners. It is easier, reliable to grow.

Butterflies and hummingbirds are more attracted from Iris.

Iris flowers have three “falls” i.e. the large outer petals and three “standards” i.e. the inner upright petals of the Iris. Most Irises flowers bloom in early summers. Height of the most varieties of the Iris reaches to one to four feet tall.

 Iris flowers comprise about 260-300 species and thousands of cultivators. Bearded Iris, Siberian Iris and Spuria Iris are popular species of garden Iris. Iris symbolizes trust, friendship and hope.

How to grow:

Bunches of fan-shaped that grow from bulky and tuberous roots calle, Iris are grown. The Plant’s Stamina and ease of growth is because bulb stores the food for the plant.

Any type of soil that is not too can be used to grow Irises. If they stand lack of moist can kill any other garden plant. The real beauty of the Iris is when it is well-leaned.

• ·         Choose the area to plant the Iris and slacken the soil.
• ·         Add organic matter in the case of dirty soil.
• ·         Select the iris rhizomes and its color of your choice. Try native species of irises, flora may be smaller, but the flowers are often just as impressive.

The Center may not bloom as strongly as the bunch spreads. Bunches are usually divided about every three years to keep them strong. Divide the bunch after the blooming and growing season have ended.

Harsh winter weather in the spring will damaged the leaves, cut back them. And new ones will grow soon.

Propagation:

To propagate the Iris rhizomes, cut the leaves and replant them with the rhizomes just above the soil.

Uses:

Iris Flowers are cherished for their beauty, graceful shape, low maintenance and multi-colored blooms. Iris Flowers are very attractive versatile perennial and can be used as a border plants for the woodland garden, the rock garden, for the pool side.

Table Centerpieces, Flowers arrangement and bouquets, Iris flowers are used. Iris Flowers are also used for making perfumes, in aromatherapy and for cosmetic purposes.  For the removal of Freckles from the skin, Iris Juice is used. And also used to cure for the skin diseases, dropsy, coughs, diarrhea in babies and liver purge.