Viola 'Marie-Louise'

Also Known As

Viola x 'Marie Louise'
Marie Louise Parma Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3"-4"
W: 12"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Viola 'Marie-Louise' plant details

Viola 'Marie-Louise' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola 'Marie-Louise'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, edging plant, fragrant, heirloom

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola 'Marie-Louise'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Our richest hued Parma, famously endowed with a heady fragrance, is the namesake of the second wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. Little rosettes of gathered petals may be streaked with red and sport white centers that set off the deep lavender petals. A choice variety for pots!