Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Eastern Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Moist Soils, Terrestrial, Upland, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Brownish Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
From Rhizomes, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Needs Very high moisture
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, Partial shade
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
bees
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Insect Bites, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
SAURURUS cernuus
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Lizard's Tail
In Hindi
persian violet
Saururus cernuus
In German
persian violet
Saururus cernuus
In French
persian violet
Saururus cernuus
In Spanish
Violeta persa
cernuus Saururus
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Saururus cernuus
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Saururus cernuus
In Polish
Persian Violet
Saururus cernuus
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Saururi cernuus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Piperales
Family
Gentianaceae
Saururaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Persian Violet and Saururus cernuus
Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Saururus cernuus? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Saururus cernuus. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Saururus cernuus doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Saururus cernuus
Season and care of Persian Violet and Saururus cernuus is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Saururus cernuus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Saururus cernuus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Saururus cernuus is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Saururus cernuus is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Saururus cernuus Physical Information
Persian Violet and Saururus cernuus physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Saururus cernuus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Saururus cernuus are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Saururus cernuus flower color: White
- Saururus cernuus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Persian Violet and Saururus cernuus
Care of Persian Violet and Saururus cernuus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Saururus cernuus 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 Saururus cernuus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.