Irises: Flowering Plants of Stunning Beauty
Have you ever gotten the pleasure of the company of graceful irises plants of purple, golden and yellow flowers? These plants are the jewels of the gardens because of their velvety petals. These are flowering plants of the Plantae Kingdom and have unique natural artistry.
These plants are well famous because of their varieties and striking blooms which captivate the hearts of the plant lovers and gardeners. These plants have showy flowers of different colours. Let us explore their natural beauty.
Nature and origin
It is a kind of ornamental plants having more than 300 species which are found in all over the world. Its distinctive origins are the continents of Europe, Asia, Africa North America and Mediterranean. Its genus is Iris with the family name of a Iridaceae. These are adaptable in almost all the environments whether it is moisture of meadows or arid of deserts.
its bloom of different beautiful colors offers a worth seeing sight. We can find their presence in every color including purple, blue, yellow, white and even maroon shade but the Japanese and Siberian varieties are more alluring.
Summary
Irises a type of flowering plants: a symbolical name of Greek goddess, which have a range of varieties. There are more than 300 species of this flowering genus including hybrids and cultivars. These plants are of different regions of Asia, Europe Africa, North America and Mediterranean. These perennial plants are well famous because of their amazing blooming of flowers. They have ornamental value so, are the beauty of lawns and gardens. These plants have symbolical and mythological significance. In short these are rare house plants and a marvel of green journey.
Symbolical and mythological importance of irises
These plants have symbolical importance. It is considered as a symbol of communication between gods and humanity that shows connection of heaven and earth. Beyond their symbolical importance and physical beauty, they have mythological significance.
Their name has its origin of Greek language and its meanings in the Greek mythology are the goddess of rainbow. The flowers of this variety have the resemblance with the colours of rainbow. The multiple colours of the flowers convey multiple messages and symbols.
These are also regarded as the symbol of faith and valor and we can find their impact in the paintings of that particular area.
Plantation and care
These plants are of versatile nature and a beloved choice of gardeners because of their low maintenance. Their plantation can be done in late summer to early autumn. They are cultivated globally so in the hot areas their plantation can also be done in September and October.
The best place for their cultivation is raised bed of 10 to 12 inches of average fertile soil in Sunny location.
It requires low water and almost 06 to 08 hours of direct sunlight is enough for it.
Types of irises
It has two major classes
Rhizomatous: its blooming time is in summer.
Bulbous: it blooms in late spring.
Rhizomatous type is further divided into three types
Bearded which have white colour hairs
Non bearded or beardless are those which have smooth falls and third class is Crested. These perennial plants have three sepals, three petals and three stigma branches. The upright petals are called standards and downward petals are called falls.
Blooming season of irises
It has prolonged period of blooming. It’s splendour season starts in spring and continue to early summer. The flowering season shows vibrant colours of different extended varieties and captivates the onlookers.
This colourful show serves as a source of pollination by the pollinators like bees, butterflies and etc.
Significance in modern world
In modern time it has special place among the plant enthusiasts. It has occupied prominent place in the gardens and the lawns. It has unique floral arrangements which inspired the poets and artists. It has aesthetic appeal and practical application in our life. Some species are producing oils and used in perfumes some plants are of medicinal values and are seldom used in different herbal and traditional medicines.
Challenges
It is a specie of resilient nature but its some species are facing the issues of habitat loss because of the climate change and the interference you of human beings.
Conclusion
In the wrapping up the irises: with unparalleled and artistic beauty of nature have symbolical and mythological significance. These are the captivating plants of enchanting and inspiring natural beauty. By seeing the sight of these amazing plants, you will get a special type of indescribable joy.
