Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Not available
assera , caerulea , cinerascens , petasmatodes
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
mild coastal areas, Upland sandy savannas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Requires plenty of water during the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
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
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Crown rot, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Pollen
breathing problems, Dizziness, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Unknown
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
DIANELLA caerulea
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Blue Flax Lily, Blueberry Lily, Paroo Lily
In Hindi
persian violet
blue flax lily
In German
persian violet
blau Flachs Lilie
In French
persian violet
Dianella caerulea
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Dianella caerulea
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Dianella caerulea
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
blue flax lily
In Polish
Persian Violet
blue flax lily
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
blue flax lily
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Monocots
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Gentianaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Exaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Blue Flax Lily
Season and care of Persian Violet and Blue Flax Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Blue Flax Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Flax Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Blue Flax Lily is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Blue Flax Lily is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Persian Violet and Blue Flax Lily Physical Information
Persian Violet and Blue Flax Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Blue Flax Lily height is 40.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Blue Flax Lily are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Flax Lily flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
- Blue Flax Lily leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Persian Violet and Blue Flax Lily
Care of Persian Violet and Blue Flax Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Blue Flax Lily pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Flax Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.