Purple Violet

Name: Purple Violet
Brand: Wholesale Nursery Co
Price: 7.99 USD
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Purple Violets are known by a number of names including pansies, violas, and viola cucullata. The purple violet falls into the annual category, but in deciduous forests, they live as perennials. Violets are commonly used in woody areas and in rock gardens. The violet is a small, hardy plant that is commonly mixed with other plants to add a burst of color. They are known to grow best in zones 2 – 10, and are hardiest in these areas.

The Purple Violet Are Favored By Garden Enthusiasts

They are very famous in floral arrangements, and 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 are 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 accents the dark green leaves of this plant.

- Sweet Violet – This plant has dark, deep violet colored blooms. It grows extremely compact and can vary in color from purple, yellow, red, blue, and white.

Caring For The Perennial

They prefer moist, easy draining soil. The soil has to be rich in composed organic matter. It is recommended for it to be planted in fertilizer that is considered slow release to avoid strong bursts of strong soil. As with any violet, the fertilizer should be water-soluble and they thrive best in a container instead of directly in the ground.

Where To Plant Them

Purple Violets are a popular choice for plant owners who enjoy picking their flowers and bringing them indoors. The beautiful blooms of the purple violet do not like extreme, or prolonged heat. They are not drought tolerant and should be watered on a regular basis.