Viola betonicifolia
Mountain Violet ; Showy Violet
Most Viola betonicifolia grow in temperate parts of the northern hemisphere. It has long, slender arrow-shaped leaves that grow from the base of the plant, and purple flowers
Contributed by @ladybaba
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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All soil conditions
Common name
Mountain Violet ; Showy Violet
Latin name
Viola betonicifolia
type
Herbaceous Perennials
family
Violaceae
ph
5.5 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
Viola betonicifolia
Most Viola betonicifolia grow in temperate parts of the northern hemisphere. It has long, slender arrow-shaped leaves that grow from the base of the plant, and purple flowers
Flowering Season
From Late Winter TO Early Spring
Flowers in shades of purple or white are borne from February to April and sometimes in Autumn.
Planting Season
From Early Winter TO Early Spring
Plant Violas in September, October, March or April in well drained soil and in full sun or partial shade.
Propagation by Seed
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Fill a seed tray with seed compost,water and allow to drain.Sprinkle seeds over the surface allowing roughly 25mm space between seeds and cover with a thin layer of compost. Put tray in a clear polythene bag and place on a windowsill. When seedlings show remove plastic bag.When the second pair of leaves appear on the seedlings thin out to 50mm spacing by removing the weakest looking plants. After 2 or 3 weeks and when danger of frost has passed plants can then be planted outside into required position.