Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Eastern Africa
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
persian violet
Fuller's Teasel
In German
persian violet
Fullers Karde
In French
persian violet
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Persian Violet
Fullera Oset
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Dipsacales
Family
Gentianaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Exaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Persian Violet and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Fuller's Teasel. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Persian Violet and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Persian Violet and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Persian Violet and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.