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Cyclamen coum | Persian Violet

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DESCRIPTION
Cyclamen coum is a delightful perennial native to southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia, known for its delicate, colorful flowers and attractive foliage. The plant features heart-shaped to round leaves with deep green and silver marbling, which add ornamental value even when not in bloom. In late winter to early spring, it produces distinctive flowers with reflexed petals in shades of pink, magenta, or white, rising above the foliage on slender stems.

Preferring partial to full shade and well-draining, humus-rich soil, Cyclamen coum thrives in cool, moist conditions and is ideal for woodland and rock gardens or as underplanting for trees and shrubs. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance, benefiting from mulch to retain moisture and protect its shallow roots, with careful watering to avoid waterlogged soil, especially during the summer dormancy period.

DESCRIPTION
Cyclamen coum is a delightful perennial native to southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia, known for its delicate, colorful flowers and attractive foliage. The plant features heart-shaped to round leaves with deep green and silver marbling, which add ornamental value even when not in bloom. In late winter to early spring, it produces distinctive flowers with reflexed petals in shades of pink, magenta, or white, rising above the foliage on slender stems.

Preferring partial to full shade and well-draining, humus-rich soil, Cyclamen coum thrives in cool, moist conditions and is ideal for woodland and rock gardens or as underplanting for trees and shrubs. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance, benefiting from mulch to retain moisture and protect its shallow roots, with careful watering to avoid waterlogged soil, especially during the summer dormancy period.

  • Family: Primulaceae
    Height: 5 to 6 inches
    Width: 6 to 8 inches
    Foliage Color: Deep green with silver marbling
    Flower Color: Shades of pink, magenta, or white
    Bloom Time: Late winter to early spring
    Light Requirements: Partial to full shade
    Water Requirements: Moderate
    Maintenance: Minimal once established
    Growing Zone: 5 to 9
    Wildlife Attractors: Attracts bees and other pollinators; deer resistant

    This plant can be seen at the Washington Park Arboretum.

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  • Works Well In:
    ‍ ‍ ● Woodland Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Pathways & Walkways
    ‍ ‍ ● Rock Gardens
    ‍ ‍ ● Under Trees

    Companion Plants:
    ‍ ‍ Ferns Primroses
    Hostas Epimedium
    Hellebores Japanese anemones

    Design Tip:
    Nestle this cyclamen among exposed roots, mossy stones, or shaded garden pockets where its small flowers can be discovered unexpectedly. These intimate plantings encourage closer exploration, giving woodland gardens a sense of depth, surprise, and seasonal charm.