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Viola cornuta Blue Picotee
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Viola cornuta Blue Picotee

Horned Violet

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Perennial violet with blue petals, white picotee edges, and a distinct long spur. Ideal for hanging baskets and cool-season bedding in temperate climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Horned Violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Blue Picotee STV139
Origin Southern Europe / Mediterranean
Blooming Spring to Autumn, reblooms with deadheading
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-draining loam with organic matter. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy. Water regularly during blooms; reduce in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon heat in summer.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth (Spring/Summer).

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage reblooming and prevent excessive seeding.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Spider Mite Thrip

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 7 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1800 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
35% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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