Persian Violet

Sweetshrub

About Persian Violet and Sweetshrub

Persian Violet

Sweetshrub

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Shrub

Origin

Eastern Africa

Types

Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus

Number of Varieties

152

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Habitat

Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments

shaded woods, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

11-125-8

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

9-4

Sunset Zone

H1, 23, 24

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm180.00 cm

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Minimum Width

25.40 cm240.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Purple, Violet

White, Light Yellow, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, stem tip cuttings

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

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 flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot

Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Pollen

Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves

Bark, Root

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens

Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EXACUM affine

Calycanthus floridus

Common Name

German Violet, Persian Violet

Sweetshrub

In Hindi

persian violet

sweetshrub

In German

persian violet

sweetshrub

In French

persian violet

sweetshrub

In Spanish

Violeta persa

sweetshrub

In Greek

Περσικό Violet

sweetshrub

In Portuguese

Violeta persa

sweetshrub

In Polish

Persian Violet

sweetshrub

In Latin

hyacinthum Persarum

sweetshrub

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Laurales

Family

Gentianaceae

Calycanthaceae

Genus

Exacum

Calycanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Exaceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

254

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Properties of Persian Violet and Sweetshrub

Wondering what are the properties of Persian Violet and Sweetshrub? We provide you with everything About Persian Violet and Sweetshrub. Persian Violet doesn't have thorns and Sweetshrub doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Violet does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Pollen and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Persian Violet and Sweetshrub

Season and care of Persian Violet and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.

Persian Violet and Sweetshrub Physical Information

Persian Violet and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Sweetshrub are as follows:

Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green

Care of Persian Violet and Sweetshrub

Care of Persian Violet and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.