Different symbols Iris holds
Iris flowers, in general, represent faith, hope, and wisdom. The physical appearance of an Iris flower is distinguishable because of its petals. Irises bloom in a wide variety of colours such as purple, blue, yellow, white, orange, pink, and more. Each of the colours of Iris flowers have symbolism different from one another. Purple Iris flowers symbolises admiration, royalty, and wisdom while blue Irises are said to be connected with faith and hope. Iris flowers in yellow are associated with joy, and other positive vibes. On the other hand, white Irises are linked with the concept of innocence, purity, and a sense of spirituality. Aside from these symbols that Iris flowers display, they have medical and cosmetic purposes in history. Some of the Iris flowers’ parts are used to make perfumes and get rid of freckles. Its roots are also added to create syrups for cough and topical treatments for some skin conditions. Irises hold a lot of symbolisms and meanings behind its captivating appearance, Lush Flower Co have them handcrafted into a beautiful floral arrangement if you desire one.
Meaning Behind The Flower Iris
Irises belong to the Iris family, Iridaceae, along with the other 80 genera which includes Gladiolus, Crocus, and more. The iris flowers have a rich history tracing back to the time of the Ancient Greeks. Its name is derived from the Greek word “Iris” which translates to rainbow. Because of the flowers blooming in a variety of colours, the inspiration for the Greek word of rainbow, Iris, came to light. Additionally, some say that the name of the flowers is inspired by a goddess from Greek mythology named Iris. The goddess Iris is believed to be a messenger between the people on earth to the gods in heaven. She makes use of the rainbow to travel and deliver messages back and forth. Due to this, Ancient Greeks would bring Iris flowers to the graves of their departed loved ones hoping that goddess Iris could help them link their souls to heaven.
Season of Irises
During late spring to early summer, you can find Irises Flower blooms. However, the blooming period of the Irises flowers varies from the type of Iris you are looking for. For instance, some of the bearded hybrid Iris flowers bloom again in the summer, while Siberian irises follow them. When Irises develop their flowers, they attract butterflies and hummingbirds. To plant your own Iris flowers, you must need a well draining soil and a place where it can receive full sun to partial shade. Iris flowers grow up to 8 to 40 inches in height and 6 to 24 inches in width. Irises have three inner petals called “standards” and three other outer petals known as “falls”. The “standards” part of Iris flowers are upright which is opposite to the “falls” petals which droop downwards. In order for Irises to grow with a beautiful flowering, it is recommended to be planted 12-24 inches apart from each other.
