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Viola glabella

Plant type

perennial

size

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Viola glabella plant details

    Viola glabella is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola glabella

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: violaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 wide, 6 tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: heart-shaped leaves, native plant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola glabella

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cheerful yellow flowers with dark brush marks from our woodland areas. Naturalizes. Although a contradiction in terms (yellow violet), it is a bright delight. Nice groundcover. Minimum temperature: -10°F
    Yellow flowers. Large deep green leaves.

    Gardening facts about Viola glabella plant

    How to Grow Viola glabella

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade
    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained
      • rich
    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
    • Flower Color

      • yellow
    • Flower Season

      • spring
    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Perennial

    Zones

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    Height: 6"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    aka Bird's Foot Violet

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
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    aka Black Accord Pansy

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka Viola cornuta 'Bowles Black', Viola nigra 'Bowle's Black', Viola nigra 'Bowles Black', Bowles Black Viola, Bowles Black Violet, Heart's Ease, Heart's Ease, Johnny Jump Up, Johnny Jump Up

    Plant Type

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    Zones

    7b-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-8"

    Width: 8"-12"

    • sun - dappled shade
    • even moisture - regular
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