Viola cornuta Sky Blue Blotch

Horned Violet

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Compact trailing annual or short-lived perennial featuring vibrant sky-blue blooms with a white eye blotch. Fragrant foliage, ideal for hanging baskets and cool-season borders.
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Plant Details

Common Name Horned Violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Sky Blue Blotch
Origin Southern Europe and North Africa
Blooming Spring to Autumn, depending on climate hardiness zones.
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

Rich, well-draining loam with high organic content

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged; allow surface to dry slightly between waterings

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun in cool climates; partial shade required during hot summer months to prevent scorching

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer)

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming

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 6 months
Jan
Feb
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
23° – 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)
1000 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 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
250 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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