| Common Name | Hardy violet |
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| Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| species | -- |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP19996 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | Pink, Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green, Purple, Red |
| Dormancy | Required |
| Exposure | Part Shade, Full Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | It has deep green leaves and a large dark central pattern. Compared to 'Mars' it is more vigorous, has better leaf color, and bigger, rounder leaves. |
| Landscape Value | Wonderful as a ground cover or edging, as an under-story plant under shrubs, or in a mixed container. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 8" / 12" / 7" |
| Soil (Garden) | Moist organic soil with good drainage. |
| Water (Garden) | Moderate |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant |
| Comments | Does not seed around. Flowers appear before the leaves in early spring and are typical violet flowers. The leaves cover them up. |
Viola ‘Heartthrob’
The lovely heart-shaped leaves have deep burgundy centers that contrast with the bright green leaf edges. A wonderful foliage plant that is attractive in containers, the front of the border, or as a ground cover.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 12″ / 7″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 1.0 – 1.5 |
| pH | 5.5 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Short Day |
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