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Viola tricolor

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Viola tricolor grows 6"-12" tall and broad. The flowers are combinations of velvety purple and yellow, or the orignial blue and yellow color.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple, White, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Fall

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.

You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.