Viola odorata 'Baroness de Rothschild'

Also Known As

Baroness de Rothschild Violet

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 6"-8"

planting zones

4a-9a

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Viola odorata 'Baroness de Rothschild' plant details

Viola odorata 'Baroness de Rothschild' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly 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 odorata 'Baroness de Rothschild'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola odorata 'Baroness de Rothschild'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

According to Roy Coombs, "Baroness de Rothschild" was a seeding of a Viola odorata "Czar Bleu" seedling. I keep hoping and watching and waiting, but I haven't found a seedling as elegant as this one. The sweet blooms are large, blue/purple, and thoroughly recommended. (de Rothschild, France, 1894)