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Viola hastata

Also Known As

Halberdleaf Yellow Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Viola hastata plant details

Viola hastata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue, green and variegated foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - shade and even moisture - occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola hastata

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue, green and variegated
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: edging plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola hastata

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Viola hastata is an eastern US native violet with cheerful bright yellow flowers with thin, purple-black brush strokes near the throat. The distinctive leaves have heart-shaped bases elongating into a spear-like point. They are beautifully silver-mottled with each plant offering slightly different patterns. This is a violet with a difference. It is also said to be easy to grow and well-behaved and won't spread around the garden.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

The variable, silvery mottled, arrow-shaped leaves on this low growing Viola alone, make it a worthwhile addition to any shade garden. And then in mid Summer you get yellow flowers as a bonus.