Viola cornuta Golden Blues

Horned Violet

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Compact herbaceous perennial featuring delicate blue-violet flowers with a distinctive yellow eye and trailing stems, ideal for edging or hanging baskets in cool climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Horned Violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Golden Blues
Origin Southern Europe (Pyrenees & Alps)
Blooming Spring to early summer, repeat flowering 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 potting mix enriched with organic matter and perlite for aeration.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid wetting foliage to reduce rot risk.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade in hot climates to prevent scorching.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during the active growing season.

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage reblooming; trim leggy growth in late summer.

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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Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 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 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
400 – 1500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 60%
% 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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