Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Asia
  
Eastern Africa
  
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
11-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
  
H1, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
  
Purple, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
  
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
  
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
  
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Not Available
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Flowers, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
  
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
  
EXACUM affine
  
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
  
German Violet, Persian Violet
  
In Hindi
Garden Peony
  
persian violet
  
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
  
persian violet
  
In French
Jardin Pivoine
  
persian violet
  
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
  
Violeta persa
  
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
  
Περσικό Violet
  
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
  
Violeta persa
  
In Polish
Garden Peony
  
Persian Violet
  
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
  
hyacinthum Persarum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Dilleniales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Paeoniaceae
  
Gentianaceae
  
Genus
Paeonia
  
Exacum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Exaceae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Persian Violet
Season and care of Garden Peony and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Persian Violet season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Garden Peony and Persian Violet Physical Information
Garden Peony and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Persian Violet are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Garden Peony and Persian Violet
Care of Garden Peony and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done 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 Garden Peony 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.