Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Africa
South America
Types
Not available
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
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
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
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
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Peanut
In Hindi
persian violet
मूंगफली
In German
persian violet
Erdnuss
In French
persian violet
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Maní
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Amendoim
In Polish
Persian Violet
Arachid
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Peanut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Fabales
Family
Gentianaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Exaceae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Peanut
Season and care of Persian Violet and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Persian Violet and Peanut Physical Information
Persian Violet and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Peanut are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Persian Violet and Peanut
Care of Persian Violet and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.