Viola cornuta Yellow Purple Wing

Horned Violet

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Compact herbaceous perennial featuring heart-shaped leaves and spurred flowers in yellow with distinct purple markings, ideal for borders.
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Plant Details

Common Name Horned Violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Yellow Purple Wing
Origin Southern Europe (Corsica/Sardinia)
Blooming Spring to Autumn, repeat flowering if deadheaded
Leaf Color Medium 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; avoid waterlogging.

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; reduce watering during dormancy or heavy rain.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun in cool climates, partial shade in hot regions to prevent scorching.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring-Sept).

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Pruning

Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming and cut back if leggy.

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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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
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)
1500 – 25000
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
20% – 65%
% 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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