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Viola missouriensis

Also Known As

  • Missouri Violet
  • Native Wood Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 7a-8b

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Viola missouriensis plant details

Viola missouriensis is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring purple 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 missouriensis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola missouriensis

USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Purple bloom, spring

Gardening facts about Viola missouriensis plant

How to Grow Viola missouriensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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