Viola cornuta 'Purple Showers' |
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Purple Showers Viola |
Description
Purple Showers Viola is an attractive perennial with blue-violet flowers under 2' in height and blooming in winter through spring in mild winter areas and blooming in spring through summer in colder areas. Usually treated as an annual.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Violet
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium, High
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.