Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Central America
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diabetes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Traditional medicine, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Woodcreek Purple'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Globe Amaranth
In Hindi
persian violet
GOMPHRENA globosa
In German
persian violet
GOMPHRENA globosa
In French
persian violet
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Spanish
Violeta persa
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Polish
Persian Violet
GOMPHRENA globosa
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
GOMPHRENA globosa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Gentianaceae
Amaranthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Globe Amaranth
Season and care of Persian Violet and Globe Amaranth is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Globe Amaranth Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Globe Amaranth season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Globe Amaranth is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Globe Amaranth is Neutral.
Persian Violet and Globe Amaranth Physical Information
Persian Violet and Globe Amaranth physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Globe Amaranth height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Globe Amaranth are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Globe Amaranth flower color: Fuchsia and Violet
- Globe Amaranth leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Persian Violet and Globe Amaranth
Care of Persian Violet and Globe Amaranth include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Globe Amaranth 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 Globe Amaranth needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.