Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
11-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Dark Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Neutral
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
Birds
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasus
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Sour cherry
persian violet
In German
Sauerkirsche
persian violet
In French
Prunus cerasus
persian violet
In Spanish
Prunus cerasus
Violeta persa
In Greek
Sour cherry
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Ginja
Violeta persa
In Polish
Wiśnia pospolita
Persian Violet
In Latin
Prunus cerasus
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Gentianales
Family
Rosaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Sour Cherry and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Sour Cherry and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Sour Cherry and Persian Violet. Sour Cherry doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Sour Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Sour Cherry has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness and Skin irritation and Persian Violet has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness and Skin irritation. 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 Sour Cherry and Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sour Cherry and Persian Violet
Season and care of Sour Cherry and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Sour Cherry and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sour Cherry season is Spring and Summer and Persian Violet season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Sour Cherry is Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Sour Cherry and Persian Violet Physical Information
Sour Cherry and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sour Cherry and Persian Violet are as follows:
Sour Cherry flower color: White
Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sour Cherry and Persian Violet
Care of Sour Cherry and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sour Cherry 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 Sour Cherry 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.