Viola cornuta 'Purple Showers'

Horned Violet, Bedding Pansy, Horned Pansy, Tufted Pansy

Family: Violaceae Violet


Type Bi-annual, perennial
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Mid Spring to Late Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Alpine garden, border, container, ground cover, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 6" to 8" / 15cm to 20cm
Spread 6" to 12" / 15cm to 30cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Black
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, naturalizing