Viola cornuta Purple Tiger Eye

Horned Violet

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Compact perennial with heart-shaped leaves and distinct purple flowers featuring a contrasting white center eye. Ideal for hanging baskets or cool-season edging, offering vibrant color in spring and autumn.
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Plant Details

Common Name Horned Violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Purple Tiger Eye
Origin Southern Europe (Mediterranean)
Blooming Spring through late autumn in mild climates, often dies back in extreme heat
Leaf Color 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 soil with high organic matter; moisture-retentive but not waterlogged

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth and flowering; reduce watering during dormancy or extreme heat

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers cool conditions, partial shade in hot climates, full sun in cooler regions

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Fertilization

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

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming; cut back if leggy in summer heat

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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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)
1000 – 8000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
200 – 1500
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
200 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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