Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
11-12
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Leucojum
persian violet
In German
Leucojum
persian violet
In French
Leucojum
persian violet
In Spanish
Leucojum
Violeta persa
In Greek
Leucojum
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Violeta persa
In Polish
Leucojum
Persian Violet
In Latin
Leucojum
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Gentianales
Family
Liliaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Exaceae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Persian Violet
Season and care of Leucojum and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Leucojum and Persian Violet Physical Information
Leucojum and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Persian Violet are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Leucojum and Persian Violet
Care of Leucojum and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.