Viola canina
DOG VIOLET, HEATH VIOLET
Violaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, sand, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

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Flowers: mauve, purple or blue

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer
 
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Viola canina
DOG VIOLET, HEATH VIOLET
Violaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 6-10

Sunlight: warm low sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, sand, acidic to neutral

Tolerances: heavy frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.5m

FEATURES

Flowers: mauve, purple or blue

Flowering Time: early spring to early summer


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, between pavers, crevice

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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