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Viola cornuta 'Purple Showers'

Purple Showers Viola, Tuffed Pansy

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Description

Purple Showers Viola is a short perennial with blue-violet flowers under 2' in height and blooming in April and lasting throughout the summer.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Violet

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium, High

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.