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Viola odorata 'Little Plum'

Also Known As

  • Little Plum Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 6"-8"

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

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Viola odorata 'Little Plum' plant details

Viola odorata 'Little Plum' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring cream, lavender 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 'Little Plum'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola odorata 'Little Plum'

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 "Litte Plum" is new this year. I have no information about "Little Plum," and this photo is of its first bloom, so it may need a bit of time to settle in. I think it is deeper mauve than the photo indicates. Notice the striations in the center? Very pretty. (Groves? UK)

Gardening facts about Viola odorata 'Little Plum' plant

How to Grow Viola odorata 'Little Plum'

  • 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
    • lavender
    • purple
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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