Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Eastern Africa
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer
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
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
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
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flowers
Showy
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Oatgrass
In Hindi
persian violet
जई घास
In German
persian violet
Ährengras
In French
persian violet
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Violeta persa
oat Grass
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
aveia-
In Polish
Persian Violet
Owies trawa
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
oat Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Gentianaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Danthonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Persian Violet and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Oatgrass. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Oatgrass
Season and care of Persian Violet and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oatgrass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Oatgrass Physical Information
Persian Violet and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Oatgrass are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Persian Violet and Oatgrass
Care of Persian Violet and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.