Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Eastern Africa
Europe
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
A2, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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 regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Pollen
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
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
Medicinal Uses
-
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Borage, starflower
In Hindi
persian violet
Borage
In German
persian violet
Borretsch
In French
persian violet
Bourrache
In Spanish
Violeta persa
borraja
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Borage
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Borragem
In Polish
Persian Violet
Ogórecznik
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
borage
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Gentianaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Borage
Season and care of Persian Violet and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Borage season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Borage is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Borage Physical Information
Persian Violet and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Borage are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Persian Violet and Borage
Care of Persian Violet and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly 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 Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.