Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Eastern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
persian violet
Big Bluestem grass
In German
persian violet
Große Bartgras
In French
persian violet
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Violeta persa
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Persian Violet
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Order
Gentianales
Poaceae
Family
Gentianaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Persian Violet and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Persian Violet and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Big Bluestem
Care of Persian Violet and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.