Iris Day

When Celebrated

Always on May 8th

Gifty-ness

About the Holiday

Iris Day celebrates the state flower of Tennessee, symbol of Brussels, and flower for 25th wedding anniversary. Irises come in rainbow of colors such as blue, purple, white and yellow, pink and orange, brown and red, and even black. The Iris takes it's name from the Greek word for rainbow.

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Birthstone: Emerald Flower: Lily of the Valley Zodiac: Apr 20 - May 20 Taurus May 21 - Jun 21 Gemini May Holidays May Birthdays

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