Persian Violet
Exacum affine
Also known as
Arabian Violet, German-Violet, Tiddly-Winks
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Partial Shade
Moderate care
Light watering
Tender
11b
USDA zone
7°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
35cm | Max | 35cm |
20cm | Min | 20cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Persian Violet Overview
Commonly known as Persian violet, this species is an herbaceous biennial plant with oval, dark green foliage. Often grown as an annual species, this plant produces small, scented purple blooms with contrasting bright yellow centres. Well suited to container growing, this species prefers bright and indirect light for best results.
Common problems with Persian Violet
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How to propagate Persian Violet
Seed
You can propagate by seeds which are sown in early spring for flowering the same year or in late summer for flowering the following year.
Other uses of Persian Violet
Container, ornamental, indoors, greenhouse