Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Eastern Africa
Mexico, Central America
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
White Ash
In Hindi
persian violet
FRAXINUS americana
In German
persian violet
Fraxinus americana
In French
persian violet
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
Violeta persa
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
Persian Violet
jesion amerykański
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Fraxinus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Lamiales
Family
Gentianaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Persian Violet and White Ash
Season and care of Persian Violet and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and White Ash Physical Information
Persian Violet and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and White Ash are as follows:
Care of Persian Violet and White Ash
Care of Persian Violet and White Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and White Ash 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 White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.