Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Asia
Types
Not available
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Water during periods of drought
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 Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Heals cracked skin
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
In Hindi
persian violet
Garden Peony
In German
persian violet
Garten -Pfingstrose
In French
persian violet
Jardin Pivoine
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Jardín Peony
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Κήπος Παιώνια
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Garden Peony
In Polish
Persian Violet
Garden Peony
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Dilleniales
Family
Gentianaceae
Paeoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Exaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Garden Peony
Season and care of Persian Violet and Garden Peony is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Garden Peony Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Garden Peony season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Garden Peony is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Garden Peony is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Garden Peony Physical Information
Persian Violet and Garden Peony physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Garden Peony are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Persian Violet and Garden Peony
Care of Persian Violet and Garden Peony include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.