Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America
Eastern Africa
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
-
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
persian violet
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
persian violet
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
persian violet
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
Violeta persa
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
Violeta persa
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Persian Violet
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Gentianales
Family
Cupressaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Persian Violet
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Skyrocket Juniper and Persian Violet Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Persian Violet are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Persian Violet
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.