Photo by Zephs
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Viola sororia
Also Known As
- Viola floridana
- Viola latiuscula
- Viola palmata var. sororia
- Viola papilionacea
- Viola papilionacea var. priceana
- Viola priceana
- Common Blue Violet
- Florida Violet
- Hooded Blue Violet
- Meadow Violet
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 8"
- W: 8"
planting zones
- 3a-7b
Viola sororia plant details
Viola sororia is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring blue and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola sororia
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: violaceae
- Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 8 IN wide, 8 IN tall
- Flowers: blue and white blooms in spring
- Uses: naturalizing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola sororia
- USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Zephs
Garden photo gallery of Viola sororia
By: Kristine Paulus
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How to Grow Viola sororia
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- blue
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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