Viola Species, La Palma Violet

Violapalmensis

Family
Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Viola (vy-OH-la)
Synonym
Mnemion palmense
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Light Blue
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

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| November 2007 | positive

This extremly rare Violet is endemic to the Canary Island La Palma. It is easy grown from seeds. The first flowers appear within 6 months...Read More

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