Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Red, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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, Requires watering in the growing season, 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, Sand
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
QUERCUS lyrata
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Overcup Oak
In Hindi
persian violet
Overcup ओक
In German
persian violet
Overcup Oak
In French
persian violet
Overcup Oak
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Overcup Roble
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Overcup Oak
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Overcup Oak
In Polish
Persian Violet
Overcup Dąb
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Oryza
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fagales
Family
Gentianaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Overcup Oak
Season and care of Persian Violet and Overcup Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Overcup Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Overcup Oak Physical Information
Persian Violet and Overcup Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Overcup Oak are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
- Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Overcup Oak
Care of Persian Violet and Overcup Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.