Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Eastern Africa
Central Asia, China, Northern America, The Hiamalayas
Types
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Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Insignificant
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
GEUM rivale
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Chocolate-root, Indian Chocolate, Water Avens
In Hindi
persian violet
Hydrangea
In German
persian violet
Hortensie
In French
persian violet
Hortensia
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Hortensia
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Hortênsia
In Polish
Persian Violet
Hortensja
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Hibiscus
Family
Gentianaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Chocolate-root
Season and care of Persian Violet and Chocolate-root is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Chocolate-root Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chocolate-root season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Chocolate-root is Light while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Chocolate-root is Acidic.
Persian Violet and Chocolate-root Physical Information
Persian Violet and Chocolate-root physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chocolate-root height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Chocolate-root are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Chocolate-root flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Chocolate-root leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Persian Violet and Chocolate-root
Care of Persian Violet and Chocolate-root include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Chocolate-root 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 Chocolate-root needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.