Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Morocco, Western Asia
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Boggy areas, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Mountain Slopes, Temperate Regions
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
A1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
Ammonium Nitrate
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Armillaria mellea, Chlorosis, Crown rot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Bladder Infection, Colic, Diarrhea, Gout, Inflammation, Kidney Stones, Rheumatism, Stomach pain, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Food for animals, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLUNA vulgaris
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Heather, Common heather, Ling
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
हीथ
persian violet
In German
Heidekraut
persian violet
In French
bruyère
persian violet
In Spanish
brezo
Violeta persa
In Greek
ερείκη
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
urze
Violeta persa
In Polish
wrzos
Persian Violet
In Latin
Heather
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Gentianales
Family
Ericaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Heather and Persian Violet
Season and care of Heather and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Heather and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heather season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Heather is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Heather is Acidic and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Heather and Persian Violet Physical Information
Heather and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Heather height is 10.20 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Heather and Persian Violet are as follows:
Heather flower color: White, Red and Pink
Heather leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Heather and Persian Violet
Care of Heather and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heather pruning is done Prune in early summer, 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 Heather 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.