Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Eastern Africa
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
European crab apple
In Hindi
persian violet
european crab apple
In German
persian violet
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
persian violet
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Persian Violet
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
european crab apple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Gentianaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Exaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Persian Violet and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Persian Violet and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Persian Violet and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Persian Violet and European Crab Apple
Care of Persian Violet and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.