Persian Violet

Eastern Redbud

About Persian Violet and Eastern Redbud

Persian Violet

Eastern Redbud

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Eastern Africa

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

Types

Cercis

Number of Varieties

1525

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-123-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm760.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm760.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Purple, Plum

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Ample Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

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, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Birds

Allergy

Pollen

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

CERCIS canadensis

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Eastern Redbud

In Hindi

persian violet

Eastern Redbud

In German

persian violet

OstRedbud

In French

persian violet

Redbud Orient

In Spanish

Violeta persa

Eastern Redbud

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

Redbud oriental

In Polish

Persian Violet

Redbud wschodniej

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Cercis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Fabales

Family

Gentianaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Exacum

Cercis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Exaceae

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Number of Species

2510

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Eastern Redbud

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Eastern Redbud

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

Persian Violet and Eastern Redbud Physical Information

Persian Violet and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Eastern Redbud are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum

Care of Persian Violet and Eastern Redbud

Care of Persian Violet and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.