Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southwestern United States
Types
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Muhlenbergia rigens, Muhlenbergia emersleyi
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
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
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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, Sand
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Deer Grass
In Hindi
persian violet
हिरण घास
In German
persian violet
Deer Grass
In French
persian violet
cerfs Herbe
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Ciervo Hierba
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
ελάφια Grass
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
cervos grama
In Polish
Persian Violet
Deer Trawa
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
deer Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gentianaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Exacum
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Chloridoideae
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Deer Grass
Season and care of Persian Violet and Deer Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Deer Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Deer Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Deer Grass Physical Information
Persian Violet and Deer Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Deer Grass height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Deer Grass are as follows:
Care of Persian Violet and Deer Grass
Care of Persian Violet and Deer Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Deer Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.