Viola odorata 'Empress Augusta'

Also Known As

Empress Agusta Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

4a-9a

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Viola odorata 'Empress Augusta' plant details

Viola odorata 'Empress Augusta' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring lavender and white 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 'Empress Augusta'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN - 8 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, rare, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola odorata 'Empress Augusta'

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

Believed to have originated in France, "Empress Augusta" is a lovely pale lavender/blue. It is similar to "Colombine" in that it has a white center and the color is similar, although "Empress Augusta" leans more toward violet than blue. Unlike most of the other violets offered here, it is clump forming. And, again, like Colombine, it is a violet that you are not likely to confuse with any other.