Viola riviniana Purpurea Group
PURPLE WOOD VIOLET
Violaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-herbaceous stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, North Africa

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Viola riviniana Purpurea Group
PURPLE WOOD VIOLET
Violaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-herbaceous stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 8-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.2m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple

Flowering Time: early spring to late summer

Leaves: purple-green


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: informal edging, groundcovers, between pavers, crevice, soil binding

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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