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Viola cornuta 'Alba Minor'

Also Known As

  • Alba minor Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 10"

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Viola cornuta 'Alba Minor' plant details

Viola cornuta 'Alba Minor' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - 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 cornuta 'Alba Minor'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 10 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola cornuta 'Alba Minor'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This cutie little Viola has pretty, pure white flowers that bloom from April thru October, but don’t let their sweet innocent flowers fool you! These guys are tough & can take more heat & cold than the typical Viola. Discovered as a chance seedling from the wild blue form, no hybridizing took place to create this charmer! Native to the Pyrenees Mountains. Grows to 6” tall & 10” wide. Cut back in Fall to encourage perennialness. Perfect in window boxes, containers & borders.

Gardening facts about Viola cornuta 'Alba Minor' plant

How to Grow Viola cornuta 'Alba Minor'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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