Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Eastern Africa
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-14
11-12
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light Green, Tan
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALLIANDRA californica
EXACUM affine
Common Name
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
tabardillo
persian violet
In German
tabardillo
persian violet
In French
tabardillo
persian violet
In Spanish
tabardillo
Violeta persa
In Greek
Tabardillo
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Tabardillo
Violeta persa
In Polish
Tabardillo
Persian Violet
In Latin
Tabardillo
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Tabardillo and Persian Violet
Season and care of Tabardillo and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Tabardillo and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabardillo season is Spring and Fall and Persian Violet season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Tabardillo and Persian Violet Physical Information
Tabardillo and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tabardillo and Persian Violet are as follows:
Tabardillo flower color: Red
Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tabardillo and Persian Violet
Care of Tabardillo and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo 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.