Exacum affine
PERSIAN VIOLET, MEXICAN VIOLET
Gentianaceae

 
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Plant type: deciduous biennial

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.25m
Plant habit
 
0.25m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in purple & yellow, white or pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer
 
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Exacum affine
PERSIAN VIOLET, MEXICAN VIOLET
Gentianaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: deciduous biennial

Hardiness zones: 9b-12

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.25m
Plant habit
 
0.25m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in purple & yellow, white or pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits cottage, mediterranean, oriental & tropical designs

Uses: indoors, border, mass planting, informal edging

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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