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Viola corsica
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Viola corsica
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Viola corsica


Corsican Violet

USDA Zone: 3-9

Plant number: 1.545.090


A little-known species of violet, similar to the popular winter pansy. Plants form a low mound of bright green leaves, bearing loads of deep violet-blue flowers, each bloom with a tiny yellow centre and a white whiskered face. Flowers are produced through the spring and into summer, even in hot summer regions. Nice in the rock garden or in pots. Flowers are edible. Remove faded blooms regularly to encourage more buds to form. This plant will self seed gently around when the site suits it well. Said to be drought tolerant and more reliably perennial than most other pansies.

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Viola corsica


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  Deep Blue
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Mid Spring
  Late Spring
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Alpine & Rock
  Border
  Containers
  Culinary
  Cut Flower
  Edging
  Evergreen
  Massed
  Woodland
Height
   15-20 cm
   6-8 inches
Spread
   15-20 cm
   6-8 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.