Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Pink
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORYDALIS sempervirens
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Capnoides
persian violet
In German
Capnoides
persian violet
In French
capnoides
persian violet
In Spanish
Capnoides
Violeta persa
In Greek
Capnoides
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Capnoides
Violeta persa
In Polish
Capnoides
Persian Violet
In Latin
capnoides
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Tracheophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Agaricales
Gentianales
Family
Fumariaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Capnoides and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Capnoides and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Capnoides and Persian Violet. Capnoides doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Capnoides does not have fragrant flowers. Capnoides has allergic reactions like Corydalis and Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Corydalis. 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 Capnoides and Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Capnoides and Persian Violet
Season and care of Capnoides and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Capnoides and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capnoides season is Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capnoides is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Capnoides and Persian Violet Physical Information
Capnoides and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Capnoides and Persian Violet are as follows:
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Capnoides and Persian Violet
Care of Capnoides and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Capnoides 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.