Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Types
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Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
shaded woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
5-8
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
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Light Yellow, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
-
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Laurales
Family
Gentianaceae
Calycanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
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.