Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Pollen
Gastric, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
JUGLANS cinerea
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Butternut
In Hindi
persian violet
Butternut Tree
In German
persian violet
Butternut Baum
In French
persian violet
noyer cendré
In Spanish
Violeta persa
árbol de nogal
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Butternut Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Árvore Butternut
In Polish
Persian Violet
butternut Drzewo
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Butternut ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Juglandales
Family
Gentianaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Butternut Tree
Season and care of Persian Violet and Butternut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Butternut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Butternut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Butternut Tree Physical Information
Persian Violet and Butternut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Butternut Tree are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Persian Violet and Butternut Tree
Care of Persian Violet and Butternut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Butternut Tree 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 Butternut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.