Viola cornuta Purple Rose White Face

Horned Violet

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A charming herbaceous perennial known for vibrant purple-pink blooms with distinct white faces and yellow eyes. Features small lobed foliage, ideal for hanging baskets or edging in cool climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Horned Violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Purple Rose White Face
Origin Mediterranean Europe
Blooming Spring to Autumn, often reblooms in mild winters
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

Well-draining loam rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.5

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; reduce watering during dormancy or excessive rain

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; protects leaves from scorching afternoon heat in warmer zones

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-3 weeks during active growth phase (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming, trim leggy stems in late summer

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Whitefly

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 7 months
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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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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)
6000 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 70%
% 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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