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Viola odorata 'Lee's Ivory'

Also Known As

  • Lee's Ivory Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 6"-8"

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

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Viola odorata 'Lee's Ivory' plant details

Viola odorata 'Lee's Ivory' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring cream 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 'Lee's Ivory'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola odorata 'Lee's Ivory'

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

"Lee's Ivory" is ivory, not white. It is a heavy bloomer and the largest of the "white" violets. Roy Coombs describes it as "superb." (Burrows)

Gardening facts about Viola odorata 'Lee's Ivory' plant

How to Grow Viola odorata 'Lee's Ivory'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade

Features

  • Flower Color

    • cream
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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