Persian Violet

Elderberry

About Persian Violet and Elderberry

Persian Violet

Elderberry

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs

Origin

Eastern Africa

Australia, South America

Types

Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry

Number of Varieties

150

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Habitat

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

Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-124-8

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

8-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm9.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm8.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Compound

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Early Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Slightly Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Loamy, Sandy, Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth

Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

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

Allergy

Pollen

Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

Sambucus nigra

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Elderberry

In Hindi

persian violet

Elderberry

In German

persian violet

Holunderbeere

In French

persian violet

Sureau

In Spanish

Violeta persa

Saúco

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

Elderberry

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

Sabugueiro

In Polish

Persian Violet

Bez czarny

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Elderberry

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Dipsacales

Family

Gentianaceae

Adoxaceae

Genus

Exacum

Sambucus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

2530

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Elderberry

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

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Elderberry

Season and care of Persian Violet and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.

Persian Violet and Elderberry Physical Information

Persian Violet and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Elderberry are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Elderberry flower color: White
Elderberry leaf color: Green

Care of Persian Violet and Elderberry

Care of Persian Violet and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.