Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southern Asia, India
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
-
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
persian violet
बरमूडा घास
In German
persian violet
Bermuda Gras
In French
persian violet
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Grama
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Persian Violet
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cyperales
Family
Gentianaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Exacum
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
-
Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Persian Violet and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Persian Violet and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Bermuda Grass flower color:
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Persian Violet and Bermuda Grass
Care of Persian Violet and Bermuda Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Bermuda Grass pruning is done . In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.