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Viola odorata 'Lavender Lady'

Also Known As

  • Lavender Lady Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 6"-8"

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

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Viola odorata 'Lavender Lady' plant details

Viola odorata 'Lavender Lady' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring lavender 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 'Lavender Lady'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola odorata 'Lavender Lady'

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

"Lavender Lady" is pale, splotchy lavender with long upper petals. It is vigorous, free flowering, and is very fragrant. The foliage is often a bit floppy, but its other attributes make up for it.

Gardening facts about Viola odorata 'Lavender Lady' plant

How to Grow Viola odorata 'Lavender Lady'

  • 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

    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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