Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
India
Types
-
Dianthus chinensis, Dianthus deltoides
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
meadows, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Pink, Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, organic fertlizers, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
DIANTHUS
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Dianthus, Garden Spice Fuchsia Dianthus
In Hindi
persian violet
Dianthus
In German
persian violet
Dianthus
In French
persian violet
Dianthus
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Dianthus
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Dianthus
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Dianthus
In Polish
Persian Violet
Dianthus
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Dianthus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Gentianaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Exaceae
Caryophylleae
Subfamily
-
Caryophylloideae
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Dianthus
Season and care of Persian Violet and Dianthus is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Dianthus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dianthus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Dianthus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Dianthus is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Dianthus Physical Information
Persian Violet and Dianthus physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Dianthus are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Dianthus flower color: Pink and Fuchsia
- Dianthus leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Persian Violet and Dianthus
Care of Persian Violet and Dianthus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Dianthus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dianthus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.