Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Eastern Africa
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
11-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
H1, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
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
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
EXACUM affine
Common Name
-
German Violet, Persian Violet
In Hindi
Twinleaf
persian violet
In German
Twinleaf
persian violet
In French
Twinleaf
persian violet
In Spanish
Twinleaf
Violeta persa
In Greek
Twinleaf
Περσικό Violet
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Violeta persa
In Polish
Twinleaf
Persian Violet
In Latin
Twinleaf
hyacinthum Persarum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Gentianales
Family
Berberidaceae
Gentianaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Twinleaf and Persian Violet
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Persian Violet? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Persian Violet. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Persian Violet doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf has allergic reactions like and Persian Violet has allergic reactions like . 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 Twinleaf and Persian Violet and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Persian Violet
Season and care of Twinleaf and Persian Violet is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Persian Violet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Persian Violet is Loam while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Persian Violet is Neutral.
Twinleaf and Persian Violet Physical Information
Twinleaf and Persian Violet physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Persian Violet are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
- Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Twinleaf and Persian Violet
Care of Twinleaf and Persian Violet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Twinleaf 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.