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Viola 'Etain'

Plant type

perennial, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 6"-10"
  • W: 6"-12"

planting zones

  • 4a-11

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Viola 'Etain' plant details

Viola 'Etain' is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola 'Etain'

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 10 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and yellow blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola 'Etain'

USDA Zones: 4a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Scented flowers bloom for months in cool weather! Lemon-yellow flowers, the edges stitched with lavender. Grow with nemesia, sweet alyssums and nemophila.
Short-lived perennial with scented 2? flowers colored with a creamy face and edged with narrow soft purple borders and don't forget the tiny orange eye. These cheerful colors are held on 4? stems most of the year in our garden and act as a strong winter anti-depressant! Full sun or light shade with regular water. Hardy to 10F. Garden origin.
Perhaps the prettiest viola there is! Soft yellow blossoms are delicately rimmed in deep lavender blue. Blooms mostly spring through early summer. Provide partial shade in summer and a well drained soil in winter to insure longevity.
In my opinion, the most valuable of all Violas! Reliably perennial, it blooms heavily Spring thru Fall across the U.S. & year around in coastal California. Enchanting primrose yellow petals beauti­fully edged in lavender are 1” to 1.5” across, scented & perfect for posies with a dense neat foliage clump. Cut back to 3” tall once in awhile to rejuvenate & top-dress with compost. To 10” tall.

Gardening facts about Viola 'Etain' plant

How to Grow Viola 'Etain'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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