Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Central America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
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
Regular watering during dry periods
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Dilute liquid fertiliser
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Snails
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
GUNNERA insignis
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
In Hindi
persian violet
Giant Rhubarb
In German
persian violet
Riesen- Rhabarber
In French
persian violet
Géant rhubarbe
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Gigante ruibarbo
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Giant Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Rhubarb gigante
In Polish
Persian Violet
Giant Rabarbar
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Giant RHEUM
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Haloragales
Family
Gentianaceae
Gunneraceae
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 Giant Rhubarb
Season and care of Persian Violet and Giant Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Giant Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Giant Rhubarb is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Giant Rhubarb Physical Information
Persian Violet and Giant Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Giant Rhubarb are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
- Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Giant Rhubarb
Care of Persian Violet and Giant Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Giant Rhubarb 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 Giant Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
