Viola Seeds – Viola cornuta Flower Plant

Viola is a delightful flowering plant prized for its profusion of cheerful blooms and compact growth habit. Viola cornuta, commonly known as Horned Violet, produces colorful flowers in shades of purple, blue, yellow, white, pink, and bi-color combinations. Blooming over a long season in cool weather, violas are ideal for borders, containers, window boxes, rock gardens, and mass plantings, bringing vibrant color and charm to any garden.

Features

• Abundant colorful blooms
• Long flowering season in cool weather
• Compact and tidy growth habit
• Ideal for borders, containers, and window boxes
• Excellent for mass plantings and edging
• Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
• Easy-to-grow ornamental flower

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Viola cornuta
• Common Name (US): Horned Violet / Viola
• Seed Type / Variety: Flowering Ornamental Perennial (often grown as annual)
• Growth Habit: Compact mounding plant
• USDA Zones: 4–9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring, Fall, and mild winters
• Sowing Season: Late Summer, Fall, or Early Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10–21 days in cool, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers evenly moist soil
• Mature Plant Size: 6–10 inches tall and 8–12 inches wide
• Plant Spacing: 6–8 inches apart