Annual – Viola

Viola 

Botanical name: viola hybrid 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 4-8 inches in height with a 10-12 inch spread 

Bloom time: year-round blooming periods 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9 

Flower color: purple, white, blue, yellow 

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing 

Landscape use: edging/borders, flower graden, container plant 

Special features: attracts pollinators, shade tolerant, re-bloomer, fragrant foliage and blooms 

Light needs: 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month throughout the growing season 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam 

Companion plants: pansies, daffodils, lungwort, snapdragon, hellebore 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no