Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Africa
China, Japan
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
persian violet
Bluebeard
In German
persian violet
Blaubart
In French
persian violet
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Barba Azul
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Barba Azul
In Polish
Persian Violet
Sinobrody
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Bluebeard
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Gentianaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Persian Violet and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Bluebeard. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Bluebeard has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Persian Violet and Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Bluebeard
Season and care of Persian Violet and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Bluebeard Physical Information
Persian Violet and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Bluebeard are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Persian Violet and Bluebeard
Care of Persian Violet and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.