Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
11-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
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Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
हेलीओट्रोप
persian violet
In German
Heliotrop
persian violet
In French
héliotrope
persian violet
In Spanish
heliotropo
Violeta persa
In Greek
ηλιοτρόπιο
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
heliotrópio
Violeta persa
In Polish
heliotrop
Persian Violet
In Latin
Heliotrope
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Gentianales
Family
Boraginaceae
Gentianaceae
Genus
Heliotropium
Exacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Heliotropioideae
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Season and Care of Heliotrope and Persian Violet
Season and care of Heliotrope and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Heliotrope and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Heliotrope season is Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Heliotrope and Persian Violet Physical Information
Heliotrope and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Heliotrope and Persian Violet are as follows:
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Heliotrope and Persian Violet
Care of Heliotrope and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope 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.