Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
persian violet
Matilija Poppy
In German
persian violet
Matilija Poppy
In French
persian violet
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Persian Violet
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Papaverales
Family
Gentianaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Exaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Persian Violet and Matilija Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Matilija Poppy? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Matilija Poppy. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Matilija Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Persian Violet and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Persian Violet and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Persian Violet and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Persian Violet and Matilija Poppy
Care of Persian Violet and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.