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    Viola x wittrockiana

    Also Known As

    • Northern Lights Pansy

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5"-10"
    • W: 8"-10"

    planting zones

    • 2a-9b

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    Viola x wittrockiana plant details

    Viola x wittrockiana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter lavender and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola x wittrockiana

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: violaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 8 IN - 10 IN - wide, 5 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
    Uses: container plant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola x wittrockiana

    USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This large-flowered pansy is a subtle blend of lemon and lilac with accents of blue. It is being marketed in partnership with Sakata Seeds in Japan, marking a joint venture in promoting this important group of winter flowering annuals. Annual. Loam. USDA zones 2-9 (up to 11,000').

    By: Plant Select®

    Gardening facts about Viola x wittrockiana plant

    How to Grow Viola x wittrockiana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • lavender

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    aka Corsica Violet

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    aka Bird's Foot Violet

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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