Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
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Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
AMMI majus
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
persian violet
बिशप निराना
In German
persian violet
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
persian violet
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Violeta persa
biznaga
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Persian Violet
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Apiales
Family
Gentianaceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Exacum
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Persian Violet and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Persian Violet and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Persian Violet and Bishop's Weed
Care of Persian Violet and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.