Viola cornuta

Horned Violet

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Hardy perennial with heart-shaped leaves and five-petaled violet flowers featuring a distinctive long spur at the base. Ideal for hanging baskets and cool-season displays.
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Plant Details

Common Name Horned Violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Origin Southern Europe
Blooming Spring through autumn, often reblooms after deadheading
Leaf Color Deep green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loam mixed with organic compost

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; reduce in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; requires cooler temperatures in summer

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Fertilization

Apply liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth phase (Spring/Autumn)

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers frequently to encourage continuous blooming

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 8 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 77°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
250 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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