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Viola cornuta Cream Yellow Lip
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Viola cornuta Cream Yellow Lip

Cream Yellow Lip Horned Violet

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A charming hardy perennial featuring delicate cream-yellow flowers with dark centers and a distinctive spur. Low, spreading habit ideal for edging or hanging baskets in cool climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Cream Yellow Lip Horned Violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Cream Yellow Lip
Origin Southern Europe / North Africa
Blooming Spring to early summer, reblooms in fall if deadheaded
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

Well-draining fertile loam or potting mix with compost

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Watering

Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter dormancy periods

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers cool climates with morning sun; provide shade during hot afternoons to prevent stress

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth from spring to early summer

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Pruning

Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming and prevent self-seeding

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 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
28° – 82°
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)
3000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 40
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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