Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Iris
The Herbs

(Iris florentina, I. spp.) Some species

should not be used internally.

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Deities: Iris, Juno

Powers: Purification, Wisdom

Magical Uses: The iris, one of the loveliest of flowers, has been used for purification since Roman times. The fresh flowers are placed in the area to be cleansed.

The three points of its flower symbolize faith, wisdom and valour, and so can be used to induce these qualities.