Penny Deep Blue Viola is a hardy compact uniform perennial with tight branches and toothed green heart-shaped leaves leaves. The fragrant deep blue flowers with a tiny yellow eye has blooms in spring and fall, and can be deadheaded to prolong blooms. Prefers full sun and moist well-drained soils.
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- 0.5' |
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- 0.5' |
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Spacing: |
0.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly- keep soil moisture consistent. Susceptible to fugal leaf damage. Watch for snails and slugs. Deadheading can prolong bloom season. Plants may go dormant in summer heat.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Wood Spurge, Violet
IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Viola cornuta Penny Deep Blue 1zz, CC BY-SA 4.0, (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Viola cornuta Penny Deep Blue 2zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
