Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Eastern Africa
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
Not available
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
Lupinus
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
persian violet
वृक संयंत्र
In German
persian violet
lupine
In French
persian violet
usine de lupin
In Spanish
Violeta persa
planta de lupino
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
tremoço planta
In Polish
Persian Violet
łubin roślin
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Plinio herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Gentianaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Exaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Lupine
Season and care of Persian Violet and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lupine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Persian Violet and Lupine Physical Information
Persian Violet and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Lupine are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Persian Violet and Lupine
Care of Persian Violet and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.