| Common Name | Mars Violet |
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| Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| species | -- |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | -- |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Green, Purple |
| Dormancy | Required |
| Exposure | Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | -- |
| 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) | 5" / 8" / 7" |
| Soil (Garden) | Moist organic soil with good drainage. |
| Water (Garden) | Moderate |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Deer Resistant |
| Comments | -- |
Viola ‘Mars’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
This plant has wonderful large leaves with dark purple centers that extend out into the veins. Lavender flowers are produced in mid-spring. Does not seed about.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 8″ / 7″
Exposure: Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | — |
| pH | 5.5 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 5 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Short Day |
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