Viola odorata 'Fair Oaks'

Also Known As

Fair Oaks Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

4a-9a

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Viola odorata 'Fair Oaks' plant details

Viola odorata 'Fair Oaks' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring lavender and pink 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 'Fair Oaks'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola odorata 'Fair Oaks'

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

"Fair Oaks" has been around since 1986. It is a deeper, more vibrant pink than "Orchid Pink," but both are similar in growing habit and both have violet central striations and a good scent. To be perfectly honest, I see little difference between "Fair Oaks" and "Orchid Pink." Often "Fair Oaks" will have deeper pink blooms and pale orchid blooms on the same plant and vice versa. It could be they both originated the same way years apart at separate nurseries, but that's only a guess. My suggestion is to buy one or the other, not both, unless you just want to have one of each like me. (Canyon Creek Nursery, 1986)