Persian Violet

Desert Willow

About Persian Violet and Desert Willow

Persian Violet

Desert Willow

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Eastern Africa

Southwestern United States, Mexico

Types

Chilopsis linearis

Number of Varieties

1512

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-127-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-5

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

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

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

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

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

fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Insects, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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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, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Pollen

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

CHILOPSIS linearis

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Desert Willow

In Hindi

persian violet

रेगिस्तान विलो

In German

persian violet

Wüsten Weide

In French

persian violet

desert Willow

In Spanish

Violeta persa

Desert Willow

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

έρημο Willow

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

Willow deserto

In Polish

Persian Violet

desert Willow

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

desert Willow

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Lamiales

Family

Gentianaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Exacum

Chilopsis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Exaceae

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

2570

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Desert Willow

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Desert Willow

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

Persian Violet and Desert Willow Physical Information

Persian Violet and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Desert Willow are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green

Care of Persian Violet and Desert Willow

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