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Viola odorata 'Fred Morey'

Also Known As

  • Fred Morey Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 6"-8"

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

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Viola odorata 'Fred Morey' plant details

Viola odorata 'Fred Morey' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring pink and purple 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 'Fred Morey'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola odorata 'Fred Morey'

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

Viola odorata "Fred Morey" is one of my very favorite violets of all the violets I grow. I like it for its vibrant, electric color, its performance, and its name. I found out that Fred Morey was a seedsman at Groves Nursery in the UK. He started working there as a boy and stayed there for over 60 years. The blooms are large and carmine pink; it is a strong grower and a heavy bloomer. (Groves, UK ~1995) Note: "Fred Morey" is one of the violets I lost last year., so it is currently out of stock; however, I have some seeds of "Fred Morey" stratifying right now, so knock on wood and all fingers crossed, I will have it back on the list. It is a huge loss to me, so please cross all of your fingers, too.

Gardening facts about Viola odorata 'Fred Morey' plant

How to Grow Viola odorata 'Fred Morey'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • purple
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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