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Exacum affine (Persian Violet, German Violet)

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Plant Type: Biennial
Uses: Container, Ornamental, Indoors, Greenhouse
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Bushy, Compact
Light: Full Sun
Flower Color: Purple
Blooms: Summer, Autumn
Width: .75 - 1 ft.
Height: .75 - 1 ft.
Fertility: Moderately Rich, Average
Soil: Neutral, Well-Drained
Zone: 1 - 11

Tender Biennial. Grown for its profuse flowers and evergreen foliage, the German Violet is a popular container plant. The leaves are a glossy, dark green and the purple flowers have bright yellow stamens and a sweet scent. The flowers emerge in summer and early autumn for some late season enjoyment. This is a biennial plant, but may also be cultivated as an annual.