Viola cornuta Deep Purple Beacon

Horned Violet

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Compact trailing violet featuring deep purple flowers with a white eye, heart-shaped foliage, excellent for hanging baskets or edging in cool seasons.
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Plant Details

Common Name Horned Violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Deep Purple Beacon
Origin Southern Europe (Pyrenees)
Blooming Spring to late autumn with proper care, peaks in mild weather.
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 potting mix with organic matter, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0)

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; avoid wetting foliage to prevent rot

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for vibrant color, tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering and remove leggy growth

Pest Control Aphid Slug 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 8 months
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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 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)
5 – 40
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
600 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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