Viola cornuta 'Halo Lilac' (Horned Violet)
Horned Violet 'Halo Lilac', Horned Pansy 'Halo Lilac', Tufted Violet 'Halo Lilac'
Noted for its winter hardiness and heat tolerance, Viola cornuta 'Halo Lilac' (Horned Violet) is a compact, rounded perennial prized for its abundance of large, fragrant, lilac-purple flowers adorned with creamy-white centers. Produced from early spring to late fall, the scented flowers of this ever-blooming pansy arise from a low, bushy mound of bright green leaves, which spreads to form an elegant ground cover. Adding cheerfulness to the landscape, this hardy pansy is excellent for massing, edging, rock gardens and in mixed containers.
- Easily growing up to 8-10 in. tall (20-25 cm) and 10-12 in. wide (25-30 cm).
- A part shade lover, it is best grown in fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates full sun in cool climate areas. Add mulch to keep the soil cool and moist.
- This plant is highly versatile and can be used in beds, borders, edging, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland gardens, containers or as a ground cover.
- Watch for slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite, violet gall midge, pansy leaf spot and powdery mildews. This plant is deer resistant.
- Trim back in early summer to promote new growth.
- Propagate by softwood cuttings.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Viola - Violets |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
| Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" – 15" (30cm – 37cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Viola - Violets |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
| Spread | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
| Spacing | 12" – 15" (30cm – 37cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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