Persian violet
Also known as: Arabian violet; German violet
A compact bushy annual or biennial to 30cm, with ovate, dark green leaves and fragrant purple, pink or white flowers 2cm across, with conspicuous yellow stamens
Scientific classification
- Species
- Persian violet (Exacum affine)
- Genus
- Exacum
- Family
- Gentianaceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Persian violet
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Persian violet
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Persian violet care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in early spring at 18-20°C
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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