Viola sororia 'Bucks County'

Also Known As

Bucks County Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

planting zones

6a-9b

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Viola sororia 'Bucks County' plant details

Viola sororia 'Bucks County' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring magenta 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 sororia 'Bucks County'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: evergreen green

Flowers: magenta and purple blooms in spring
Uses: cutting garden, rare, reseeding, self-sowing, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola sororia 'Bucks County'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
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 striking selection of our common native violet is originally from Bucks County, PA. It has heart-shaped magenta blooms, each with a white throat and magenta striations. It blooms from March to June and sporadically other times. Keep in mind that it spreads by seeds and rhizomes. It isn't scented, but when you're this pretty, you need all that.