Persian Violet

Leucojum

About Persian Violet and Leucojum

Persian Violet

Leucojum

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Eastern Africa

Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Types

Leucojum aestivum

Number of Varieties

155

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Habitat

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-12-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm7.60 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm10.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Strap shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Divison, Seedlings, Seperation

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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, 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

Bulb fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Ants, Bees, pollinators

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Flowers, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

Leucojum aestivum

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Leucojum, summer snowflake

In Hindi

persian violet

Leucojum

In German

persian violet

Leucojum

In French

persian violet

Leucojum

In Spanish

Violeta persa

Leucojum

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

Leucojum

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

Leucojum

In Polish

Persian Violet

Leucojum

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

Leucojum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Liliales

Family

Gentianaceae

Liliaceae

Genus

Exacum

Leucojum

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

252

1 27800

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Properties of Persian Violet and Leucojum

Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Leucojum? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Leucojum. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Leucojum doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Leucojum 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 Leucojum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Leucojum

Season and care of Persian Violet and Leucojum is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Leucojum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Leucojum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Leucojum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Persian Violet and Leucojum Physical Information

Persian Violet and Leucojum physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width 10.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Leucojum are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green

Care of Persian Violet and Leucojum

Care of Persian Violet and Leucojum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Leucojum 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 Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.