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Viola, Parma Violet 'd'Udine'

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Family

Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Viola (vy-OH-la)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

Lavender

Medium Purple

Fruit Colors

Late Winter/Early Spring

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Growing Habit

Herbaceous

Smooth

Days to Maturity

May be a noxious weed or invasive

Seed Type

By dividing the rootball

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

From seed; stratify if sowing indoors

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Perennials

Where to Grow

Other details

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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