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Viola odorata 'Christmas'
Also Known As
- Christmas Violet
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
planting zones
- 4a-9a
Viola odorata 'Christmas' plant details
Viola odorata 'Christmas' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring blue and white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - 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 'Christmas'
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: violaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Flowers: blue and white blooms in spring
- Uses: fragrant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola odorata 'Christmas'
- USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
"Christmas" may be small in stature, and its blooms are on the small side, but it makes up for all that with its fragrance and its white blooms tinted with icy blue. (Margery Fish 1965)
By: Violetsblew
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Gardening facts about Viola odorata 'Christmas' plant
How to Grow Viola odorata 'Christmas'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- snail / slug resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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