Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Eastern Africa
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Not available
Hulled Barley, Hulless Barley, Barley Grits
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Do not prune during shooting season
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Eczema, Headache, Itchiness, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bronchitis, Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
HORDEUM vulgare
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Barley
In Hindi
persian violet
जौ
In German
persian violet
Gerste
In French
persian violet
orge
In Spanish
Violeta persa
cebada
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
cevada
In Polish
Persian Violet
jęczmień
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
hordei
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Family
Gentianaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Barley
Season and care of Persian Violet and Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Barley season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Barley is Not Available.
Persian Violet and Barley Physical Information
Persian Violet and Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Persian Violet and Barley are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Barley flower color: Not Available
- Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Persian Violet and Barley
Care of Persian Violet and Barley include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Barley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Barley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.