Viola, Garden Pansy, Pansy
Violacornuta 'Celestial Twilight'

Family: Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Viola (vy-OH-la)
Species: cornuta (kor-NOO-tuh)
Cultivar: Celestial Twilight

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Provides Winter Interest

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Gold (yellow-orange)
Medium Purple

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed