Persian violet
Cyclamen coum
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones6 to 10
SunHandles partial sun or full shade
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Bloom color
- Pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Persian violet (Cyclamen coum) is a perennial for borders, containers, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes part sun to full shade, average moisture, and most soil types. Pink flowers sit above heart-shaped, dark green leaves that are often marbled with pale green or silver. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. Plant it en masse for a woodland look.
Native range
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Cyprus, and 3 more places. See all 7
Europe, Middle East, Africa, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., Kriti, and Türkiye.