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Viola odorata 'St. Helena'

Also Known As

  • St. Helena Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 4"-6"
  • W: 6"-8"

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

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Viola odorata 'St. Helena' plant details

Viola odorata 'St. Helena' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring blue and white 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 'St. Helena'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola odorata 'St. Helena'

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

This little violet is a pale icy blue and has been highly praised for its beauty and "good breeding" by A. T. Johnson who further described its flowers as "cool as water, soft as sleep." I think he had it just about right. (1897)

Gardening facts about Viola odorata 'St. Helena' plant

How to Grow Viola odorata 'St. Helena'

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant
  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade

Features

  • Flower Color

    • white
    • blue
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • snail / slug resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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