Viola Cornuta True Blue

Horned Violet 'True Blue'

WhatsApp
Perennial herbaceous plant featuring deep violet-blue blooms with a white eye and spur. Ideal for hanging baskets or cool-season borders, thriving in partial shade to full sun conditions.
yard Outdoor plants wb_sunny Half-shade / Sun pets Pet Friendly
info

Plant Details

Common Name Horned Violet 'True Blue'
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety True Blue
Origin Southern Europe (Spain/Portugal)
Blooming Spring to Autumn, peaks in May-June and Sept-Oct
Leaf Color Dark green, rounded lobed leaves
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
yard

Care & Maintenance

terrain
Soil

Well-draining fertile loam mixed with organic compost and perlite for aeration.

water_drop
Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.

light_mode
Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun in cooler months; partial shade during hot summer afternoons to prevent wilting.

science
Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during active growth from Spring through Autumn.

content_cut
Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage reblooming; trim back leggy stems in late summer.

Pest Control Aphid Slug Snail Spider Mite Thrip

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

calendar_month

Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 9 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
thermostat

Growing Parameters

thermostat
Temperature
46° – 79°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
water_drop
Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
light_mode
Light (LUX)
600 – 18000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
wb_sunny
Light (PAR)
1200 – 2800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
water
Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
bolt
Soil EC
250 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
local_hospital

Common Problems

Something wrong with your Viola Cornuta True Blue? Select a symptom to diagnose and fix the issue.

Related Plants

You might also like these plants

Browse All ›
Viola cornuta Lavender Blue
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Viola cornuta Lavender Blue

Horned Violet 'Lavender Blue'

account_treeViolaceae location_onSouthern Europe, North Africa

info Price unavailable

Viola cornuta
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Viola cornuta

Horned Violet

account_treeViolaceae location_onSouthern Europe

info Price unavailable

Viola sororia
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Viola sororia

Common Blue Violet

account_treeViolaceae location_onNorth America

info Price unavailable

Viola cornuta Cream
parkOutdoor plants petsPet friendly
Viola cornuta Cream

Cream Horned Violet

account_treeViolaceae location_onSouthern Europe / North Africa

info Price unavailable

favorite