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Viola cornuta 'Back to Black'

Also Known As

  • Horned Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 8"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Viola cornuta 'Back to Black' plant details

Viola cornuta 'Back to Black' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring black, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola cornuta 'Back to Black'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: black, purple and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: compact, container plant, edging plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola cornuta 'Back to Black'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Viola cornuta 'Back to Black' displays showy, small, black-purple, flat-faced flowers with a golden yellow eye. Compact plants are vigorous growers. Extended bloom time creates a colorful display. Grow in containers, mixed borders and mass plantings. Plant Horned Violet in moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead regularly for prolonged bloom period.

Gardening facts about Viola cornuta 'Back to Black' plant

How to Grow Viola cornuta 'Back to Black'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
    • purple
    • black
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
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