Viola odorata 'Parchment'

Also Known As

Parchment Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

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

planting zones

4a-9a

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Viola odorata 'Parchment' plant details

Viola odorata 'Parchment' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring purple and red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and 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 'Parchment'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola odorata 'Parchment'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Winner of the Gold Medal at the International Violet Congress in 2007, "Parchment" is an interesting violet. It opens very deep rusty red, then turns a silvery amethyst, and when mature, a parchment brown. I tried for years to get this one. I wanted it and everyone else did, too, and now we do.