Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Well Drained
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
11-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
EXACUM affine
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Bluebeard
persian violet
In German
Blaubart
persian violet
In French
Bluebeard
persian violet
In Spanish
Barba Azul
Violeta persa
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Violeta persa
In Polish
Sinobrody
Persian Violet
In Latin
Bluebeard
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Streptophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Verbenaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Bluebeard and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Bluebeard and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Bluebeard and Persian Violet. Bluebeard doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Bluebeard does not have fragrant flowers. Bluebeard has allergic reactions like and Persian Violet has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bluebeard and Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Persian Violet
Season and care of Bluebeard and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Bluebeard and Persian Violet Physical Information
Bluebeard and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Persian Violet are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Bluebeard and Persian Violet
Care of Bluebeard and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.