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    Viola corsica

    Also Known As

    • Corsica Violet

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Viola corsica plant details

    Viola corsica is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola corsica

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: violaceae
    Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: floriferous, rock garden, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola corsica

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This sweet little flower has the look of an impish wild violet, but is drought tolerant and long blooming. Masses of iridescent lavender flowers combine well with coral diascia or petite yellow daffodils.

    By: Select Seeds

    A wild violet from the Mediterranean with large, one-inch, bright purple flowers produced in every season. Heat tolerant and perennial, it combines well with other colors in the garden and can take considerable drought. Excellent in the rock garden. Reseeds moderately. Perennial. Rich loam to clay or gravelly soils. USDA zones 3-8 (up to 9,000').

    By: Plant Select®

    From Corsica & Sardinia, comes this vigorous & profuse blooming Violet. Bunches of violet-purple blooms are held erect & are often produced year round too. Can completely cover foliage when in bloom. Reseeds nicely. Highly recommended by those who have grown it! To 6” x 12”.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    A beauty for dry areas with sky blue and violet blue flowers. Great to plant over spring bulbs.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Viola corsica plant

    How to Grow Viola corsica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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