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What is

Life Span
Annual and Perennial  
Annual and Perennial  

Type
Tender Perennial  
Tender Perennial  

Origin
Eastern Africa  
Southern Europe, Mediterranean  

Types
-  
Silver Lace, Cirrus  

Number of Varieties
15  
99+
3  
99+

Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments  
Coastal Regions, Warmer regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12  
7-11  

AHS Heat Zone
7-1  
12-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming  
Cushion/Mound-forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
25.40 cm  
99+
20.30 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
25.40 cm  
99+
30.50 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple, Violet  
White, Yellow, Purple  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
-  
Tan  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green  
Blue Green, Silver  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Blue Green, Silver  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Blue Green, Silver  

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green  
Light Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate  
Irregular  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Growth Rate
Slow  
Medium  

Type of Soil
Loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Average  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings  
Seedlings, Stem Planting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering  
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun  

Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth  
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium  

Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot  
Blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust, White mold  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Fine  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Sometimes  

Self-Sowing
No  
Yes  

Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds  
Flying insects, Insects  

Allergy
Pollen  
Avoid during Pregnancy, Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
-  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Headache, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines  

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves  
Leaves  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens  
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical  
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
EXACUM affine  
CENTAUREA cineraria  

Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet  
Silver dust  

In Hindi
persian violet  
डस्टी मिलर  

In German
persian violet  
Dusty Miller  

In French
persian violet  
Dusty Miller  

In Spanish
Violeta persa  
Dusty Miller  

In Greek
Περσικό Violet  
Dusty Miller  

In Portuguese
Violeta persa  
Dusty Miller  

In Polish
Persian Violet  
Dusty Miller  

In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum  
Dusty Cicero  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Anthophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Gentianales  
Asterales  

Family
Gentianaceae  
Asteraceae  

Genus
Exacum  
Centaurea  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Exaceae  
Cynareae  

Subfamily
-  
Carduoideae  

Number of Species
25  
1  

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Difference Between Persian Violet and Dusty Miller

If you are confused whether Persian Violet or Dusty Miller are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Persian Violet and Dusty Miller Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Persian Violet are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Dusty Miller fertilizers required are fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Persian Violet and Dusty Miller if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Persian Violet and Dusty Miller

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Compare Facts of Persian Violet vs Dusty Miller

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