Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Flowering Plants
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Asia, Europe
Types
Myrtus communis
Blue & Purple Rain viola, Bowles' Black pansy, Fizzy Lemonberry pansy, Karma Yellow pansy
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Fields, gardens, meadows, rocky outcrops, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Orange, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Fall, Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Crown rot, Downy mildew, Gray mold, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Slugs, Snails, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Asthma, epilepsy, Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Foundation
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
Viola tricolor var. hortensis
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Pansy
In Hindi
Common myrtle
स्रीवत
In German
Myrte
Stiefmütterchen
In French
Myrtus communis
Pensée
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Pensamiento
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
πανσές
In Portuguese
murta comum
amor-perfeito
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Bratek
In Latin
myrto Common
Cinaede fill
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Malpighiales
Family
Myrtaceae
Violaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Pansy
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Pansy is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Pansy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Pansy season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pansy is Rich, Well drained while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Pansy is Acidic.
Common Myrtle and Pansy Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Pansy physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Pansy height is 1.50 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Pansy are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pansy flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Red and White
- Pansy leaf color: Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Pansy
Care of Common Myrtle and Pansy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pansy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove deadheads. In summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Pansy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.