Exacum affine - Persian Violet

Scientific name: Exacum affine

Common name: Persian Violet, German Violet

Family: Gentianaceae

Origin: Island of  Socotra, Yemen*

Category: Herbaceous biennial

Photo taken at: Floria 2012

*Source: Cal's Plant of the Week website here.

How to grow

Light : Partial shade

Soil : Rich, moist, well draining (1:1:1 - loam:sand:perlite)

Water : Regular

Propagate : seeds 

Features

Plant can grow to about 2ft tall. Suitable as a container houseplant