Viola cornuta Yellow with Blotch

Horned violet

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Trailing alpine perennial featuring heart-shaped leaves and vibrant yellow trumpet flowers with a distinctive dark purple throat blotch.
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Plant Details

Common Name Horned violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Cornuta
Variety Yellow with Blotch
Origin Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Blooming Spring to summer, repeat blooming in mild climates
Leaf Color 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 potting mix or loamy garden soil

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow surface to dry slightly between waterings.

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun to partial shade; protect from intense afternoon heat in summer

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth (Spring-Sept)

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and remove dead foliage

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 5 months
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Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Mar
Apr
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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% – 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)
100 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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