Viola cornuta Purple Face

Horned Violet

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Compact plant with heart-shaped green leaves and deep violet-purple flowers featuring a distinctive yellow-white throat marking. Ideal for cool-season hanging baskets.
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Plant Details

Common Name Horned Violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Purple Face
Origin Mediterranean Europe
Blooming Spring to Autumn in mild climates; Winter indoors
Leaf Color Bright green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining potting mix with perlite or sand, neutral to slightly acidic pH

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; allow top layer to dry between waterings

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light to partial sun; tolerates full sun in cooler climates, avoid hot midday exposure indoors

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Fertilization

Weekly half-strength liquid fertilizer during growing season (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

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

Pest Control Aphid 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 8 months
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Feb
Mar
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° – 77°
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)
2000 – 6000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
4 – 15
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
250 – 800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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