Gomphrena

Persian Violet

About Gomphrena and Persian Violet

Gomphrena

Persian Violet

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Central America

Eastern Africa

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Number of Varieties

315

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Habitat

Terrestrial

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1211-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

7-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.40 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

Purple, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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 leaves

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GOMPHRENA globosa

EXACUM affine

Common Name

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

German Violet, Persian Violet

In Hindi

Gomphrena

persian violet

In German

Gomphrena

persian violet

In French

Gomphrena

persian violet

In Spanish

Gomphrena

Violeta persa

In Greek

Gomphrena

Περσικό Violet

In Portuguese

Gomphrena

Violeta persa

In Polish

Gomphrena

Persian Violet

In Latin

Gomphrena

hyacinthum Persarum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Gentianales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Gentianaceae

Genus

Gomphrena

Exacum

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Number of Species

9025

1 27800

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Properties of Gomphrena and Persian Violet

Wondering what are the properties of Gomphrena and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Gomphrena and Persian Violet. Gomphrena doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Gomphrena does not have fragrant flowers. Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena and Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Persian Violet

Season and care of Gomphrena and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Gomphrena and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gomphrena season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gomphrena is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Gomphrena is Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.

Gomphrena and Persian Violet Physical Information

Gomphrena and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Persian Violet are as follows:

Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Gomphrena and Persian Violet

Care of Gomphrena and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena 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.