Viola odorata: friend or foe?

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Isa_in_DC Washington, DC(Zone 7b) Jul 02, 2015

Hi, I'm thinking of planting viola odorata in a flower bed already containing a peony and a hydrangea. I've read that violas are invasive. Would my hydrangea and peony risk being choked to death?

Thanks!

PS. The flower bed is surrounded by brick paving, so unless the viola can jump 4 feet, the rest of the garden should be ok.

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altagardener Calgary, AB(Zone 3b) Jul 02, 2015

Viola odorata isn't capable of choking to death peonies or shrubs. A spready plant can often provide a nice groundcover under taller plants.

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sallyg Anne Arundel,, MD(Zone 7b) Jul 05, 2015

I agree, it should stay within that. Remember not the let your peony roots get buried or it may keep them too warm over winter and you can sacrifice bloom.

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