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Garden Diary
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Viola corsica
Corsican Violet |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.545.090
A little-known species of violet, similar to the popular winter pansy. Plants form a low mound of bright green leaves, bearing loads of deep violet-blue flowers, each bloom with a tiny yellow centre and a white whiskered face. Flowers are produced through the spring and into summer, even in hot summer regions. Nice in the rock garden or in pots. Flowers are edible. Remove faded blooms regularly to encourage more buds to form. This plant will self seed gently around when the site suits it well. Said to be drought tolerant and more reliably perennial than most other pansies.
Further details for
Viola corsica
Optimal Growing
Conditions |
Appearance and
Characteristics |
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun or
Partial Shade
Soil Type
Sandy or
Clay
Soil pH
Neutral or
Alkaline or
Acid
Soil Moisture
Average or
Moist
Care Level
Easy
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Flower Colour
Deep Blue
Blooming Time
Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer
Mid Spring
Late Spring
Foliage Color
Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
Accent: Good Texture/Form
Alpine & Rock
Border
Containers
Culinary
Cut Flower
Edging
Evergreen
Massed
Woodland
Height
15-20 cm
6-8 inches
Spread
15-20 cm
6-8 inches
Foot Traffic
None
Growth Rate
Medium
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Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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