Viola cornuta Lavender Blue

Horned Violet 'Lavender Blue'

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A charming trailing perennial featuring abundant lavender-blue flowers with white centers and purple veining. Ideal for cool climates, hanging baskets, or rock gardens where it thrives in spring.
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Plant Details

Common Name Horned Violet 'Lavender Blue'
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Lavender Blue
Origin Southern Europe, North Africa
Blooming Spring to Summer, sometimes year-round in mild climates
Leaf Color Medium green
Sunlight Half-shade
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 and peat moss

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Watering

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

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; tolerates more sun in cooler climates, avoids scorching heat

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Fertilization

Feed every 2-4 weeks during growing season with balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength

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Pruning

Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming and remove spent flowers to prevent self-seeding

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Slug Snail 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 6 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Apr
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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% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
20 – 150
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
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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