Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
11-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
EXACUM affine
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
desert broom
persian violet
In German
Wüste Besen
persian violet
In French
desert broom
persian violet
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Violeta persa
In Greek
desert broom
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Violeta persa
In Polish
desert broom
Persian Violet
In Latin
desert broom
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Gentianales
Family
Asteraceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Persian Violet
Season and care of Desert Broom and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Desert Broom and Persian Violet Physical Information
Desert Broom and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Persian Violet are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Desert Broom and Persian Violet
Care of Desert Broom and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Desert Broom 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.