Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Alpine Meadows, moist forests, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Layering, Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, remove old stems before spring
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
chrysanthemum eelworms, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Ornamental use, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
None
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Applicable
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
PENSTEMON barbatus 'Elfin Pink'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Beardlip Penstemon, Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Hindi
persian violet
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In German
persian violet
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In French
persian violet
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Elfin Pink Penstemon
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Elfin Penstemon -de-rosa
In Polish
Persian Violet
Elfin Różowy Penstemon
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Elfin Pink Penstemon
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Gentianaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Exaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Season and care of Persian Violet and Elfin Pink Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Elfin Pink Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Elfin Pink Penstemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Elfin Pink Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Elfin Pink Penstemon Physical Information
Persian Violet and Elfin Pink Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Elfin Pink Penstemon height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Elfin Pink Penstemon are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Elfin Pink Penstemon flower color: Pink
- Elfin Pink Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Elfin Pink Penstemon
Care of Persian Violet and Elfin Pink Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Elfin Pink Penstemon pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and remove old stems before spring. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elfin Pink Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.