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Viola sororia [variation from Grassy Creek, NC]

Plant type

perennial

size

    planting zones

    • 3a-7b

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    Viola sororia [variation from Grassy Creek, NC] plant details

    Viola sororia [variation from Grassy Creek, NC] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring blue and lavender 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 [variation from Grassy Creek, NC]

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: violaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring
    Uses: compact, cutting garden, rare, unique, woodland garden, year-round-interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola sororia [variation from Grassy Creek, NC]

    USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
    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 is a selection of our native violet, and I assume it is a V. sororia, but time will tell. There are all sorts of native violets around, and all are lovely, but this one was chosen because I've never seen it anywhere else but here. It is lavender, sometimes darker, sometimes lighter, and almost a pale blue. Evidently, it doesn't seed around as much as some of the other violets because I just don't see that many of them, nor do I see them in colonies. Also, its bloom shape and color are quite distinct. The plant itself remains rather compact for a Viola sororia. If I liked it, I thought someone else might like it, too.

    Gardening facts about Viola sororia [variation from Grassy Creek, NC] plant

    How to Grow Viola sororia [variation from Grassy Creek, NC]

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular
    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant
    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    Features

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • lavender
    • Foliage Color

      • green
    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • snail / slug resistant
    • Flower Season

      • spring
    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
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