Viola banksii
AUSTRALIAN VIOLET, BANKS VIOLET
Violaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

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Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, cottage & bush designs

Uses: window box, hanging basket, groundcovers, spillover, between pavers, crevice, soil binding, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Viola banksii
AUSTRALIAN VIOLET, BANKS VIOLET
Violaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to shade

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: enriched soil, acidic to alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, second line salt wind, light frost
0.1m
Plant habit
 
0.8m

FEATURES

Flowers: purple, blue or white

Flowering Time: Any time of the year


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, oriental, cottage & bush designs

Uses: window box, hanging basket, groundcovers, spillover, between pavers, crevice, soil binding, poolside

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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