Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Europe
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
dry rocky watercourses
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Rhizome division
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, Sand
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
Iris germanica
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
German Iris
In Hindi
persian violet
German Iris
In German
persian violet
German Iris
In French
persian violet
German Iris
In Spanish
Violeta persa
German Iris
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
German Iris
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
German Iris
In Polish
Persian Violet
German Iris
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
German Iris
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Family
Gentianaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and German Iris
Season and care of Persian Violet and German Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and German Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and German Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and German Iris Physical Information
Persian Violet and German Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and German Iris are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
- German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Persian Violet and German Iris
Care of Persian Violet and German Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and German Iris 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 German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.