Persian Violet

Broomsedge

About Persian Violet and Broomsedge

Persian Violet

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Grass

Origin

Eastern Africa

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

15-

0 40000

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Habitat

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-125-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

Insignificant

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

persian violet

Broomsedge grass

In German

persian violet

broomsedge Gras

In French

persian violet

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

Violeta persa

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

Persian Violet

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Cyperales

Family

Gentianaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Exacum

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Exaceae

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Panicoideae

Number of Species

251

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Broomsedge. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Broomsedge

Season and care of Persian Violet and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Persian Violet and Broomsedge Physical Information

Persian Violet and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Broomsedge are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Persian Violet and Broomsedge

Care of Persian Violet and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Broomsedge pruning is done 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.