Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Boggy areas, Dry areas, meadows, Rocky Mountains, Semi desert, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Rose, Burgundy
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Sickle-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Root Plants
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
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
Bacteria, fungus, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Basketary, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
IRIS 'Candy Apple'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Hindi
persian violet
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In German
persian violet
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In French
persian violet
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Polish
Persian Violet
Dwarf Bearded Iris
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Dwarf Bearded Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Gentianaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Season and care of Persian Violet and Dwarf Bearded Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Dwarf Bearded Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Bearded Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Dwarf Bearded Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Dwarf Bearded Iris Physical Information
Persian Violet and Dwarf Bearded Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Dwarf Bearded Iris height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Dwarf Bearded Iris are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Dwarf Bearded Iris flower color: Rose and Burgundy
- Dwarf Bearded Iris leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Dwarf Bearded Iris
Care of Persian Violet and Dwarf Bearded Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Dwarf Bearded Iris 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 Dwarf Bearded Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.