Purple Violet
Purple Violet
Regular price
$6.99 USD
Regular price
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$6.99 USD
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per
Height at Maturity:
Under 12"
Exposure:
Sun Or Shade
Planting Zones:
3-9
Usage:
Flower Gardens
Shipped As:
Bare-root
How to Care for Purple Violet: Essential Tips for a Thriving Plant
Purple Violets are known by several names, including pansies, violas, and viola cucullata. They are annuals, but in deciduous forests, they live as perennials. Violets are commonly used in woody areas and rock gardens. They are small, hardy plants commonly mixed with other plants to add a burst of color. Violets grow best in zones 2 – 10 and are hardiest in these areas.
Why Purple Violet is a Perfect Addition to Your Garden
Violets are famous for floral arrangements. They are extremely easy to raise from seed but hold up well if bought as youthful plants. There are many varieties in the violet family, some more well-known than others.
The most popular varieties include:
- Johnny Jump-Ups – small velvet blooms that are purple with a yellow vein center.
- Dooryard Violet - small bluish-violet flowers with a reddish hue, sometimes varying into a light red color.
- California Sweet Violet – the lavender-blue flowers this plant displays perfectly accent the dark green leaves of this plant.
- Sweet Violet – This plant has dark, deep violet-colored blooms. It grows incredibly compact and can vary in color from purple, yellow, red, blue, and white.
Planting and Growing Purple Violet: A Step-by-Step Guide
Purple Violets prefer moist, easy-draining soil rich in composted organic matter. To avoid intense bursts of soil, they should be planted in a slow-release fertilizer. As with any violet, the fertilizer should be water-soluble, and they thrive best in a container instead of directly in the ground.
Purple Violets are popular for plant owners who enjoy picking flowers and bringing them indoors. The beautiful blooms of the plant do not like extreme or prolonged heat. They are not drought-tolerant and should be watered regularly.
This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery
Bloom/Foliage Color
Purple
Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.
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