Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Victoria Rhubarb
Colorado Red Rhubarb
Turkish Rhubarb
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
gardens, Grassland, Humid climates, Tropical regions, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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
Clay, Loam
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
RHEUM 'Ace of Hearts'
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Ace of Hearts Ornamental Rhubarb, Ornamental Rhubarb
In Hindi
persian violet
सजावटी प्रकार का फल
In German
persian violet
Ornamental Rhabarber
In French
persian violet
rhubarbe ornementale
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Ornamental de ruibarbo
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
καλλωπιστικά Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
ornamental ruibarbo
In Polish
Persian Violet
ozdobne Rabarbar
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
decentius Rhubarb
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Family
Gentianaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Exaceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Ornamental Rhubarb
Season and care of Persian Violet and Ornamental Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Ornamental Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ornamental Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Ornamental Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Ornamental Rhubarb Physical Information
Persian Violet and Ornamental Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Ornamental Rhubarb height is 71.10 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Ornamental Rhubarb are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Ornamental Rhubarb flower color: Light Pink
- Ornamental Rhubarb leaf color: Green and Dark Red
Care of Persian Violet and Ornamental Rhubarb
Care of Persian Violet and Ornamental Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Ornamental Rhubarb 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 Ornamental Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
