List by Plants' Species A - Z

Tulipa urumiensis

10cm, similar to Tulipa tarda, yet with pure sulfuric flowers, up to 10 per flowering stalk and earlier flowering. Easily grown in any rich, well drained spot. An excellent wild tulip for the rock garden. III.

Tulipa vvedenskyi (Vvedensky's Tulip)

15cm, Vvedensky's Tulip a rarely seen wild tulip species from Central Asia with beautifull large, bright orange-red flower cups with a yellow center and grayish-green foliage. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. IV.

Typha minima (Dwarf Cattail)

30 (70)cm, Dwarf Cattail is a showy dwarf, rhizomatous perennial native of moist riverbanks from central and southern Europe extending eastwards to Asia, where it has become very rare and is threatened from extinction due to the ongoing degradation and destruction of its' habitats. It makes grasslike leaves and ornamental, almost round, dark brown seed heads. For any humus rich, always moist soil, in shallow water at the border of a pond or in a water-filled bucket on a terrace. IV-VI.

Typhonodorum lindleyanum (Giant Aquatic Arrowhead)

250 (400)cm, Giant Aquatic Arrowhead is an impressive aquatic aroid species with very large arrow shaped leaves formed in a rosette on a tall pseudo stem. Mature plants make several inflorescences with a white spathe in hot summers. For any humus rich soil, which has to be always covered with water. Best use a large, hole-free pot. Minimum of some 20°C in winter and keep plants sunny throughout the year. A relatively high air-humidity is recommended, best cultivated in a heated greenhouse. V-XIII.
More Fotos from this species are available from the International Aroid Society website: Typhonodorum lindleayanum.

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Ulex europaeus (European Corse)

200 (400)cm, European Corse is an evergreen shrub native to western Europe (Scotland south to Portugal and east to Belgium), and has been naturalized elsewhere. Makes spiny stems with ornamental dark green leaves and numerous bright yellow flowers in spring. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a full sun. III-IV.

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Umbilicus horizontalis var. erectus

25cm, similar to Umbilicus rupestris, yet larger in all parts with less succulent, dark green leaves and a taller spike of cream to light brown trumpet-like flowers. Seeds from a collection made on the island of Sicily, Italy, thus probably not hardy enough to be grown outside in Central Europe, yet a wonderful plant for the cold greenhouse or wintergarden in a partially shaded to sunny spot. V-VI.

Umbilicus rupestris

20cm, semi-succulent, short-lived perennial with dark green, slightly glossy leaves arranged in a basal rosette and a central spike of creamy yellow pendulous flower-tubes. Seeds from populations on the Canary Islands (Gran Canaria, pine forest of Atenara at some 1.050m) and Levada Nova (southern Madeira, 450m), probably best grown under frostfree conditions in a sunny to partially shaded spot or under cold glass. Self-sows readily under good conditions. V-VI.

Urginea hesperia var. hesperia

80 (140)cm, native of rocky places on Tenerife, growing in full sun. Makes tall flowering stalks with white star-flowers at the end of summer before the large, wintergreen leaves emerge. Keep bulbs completely dry during the summer as soon as leaves start to wither end of spring. VIII-IX.

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Urginea maritima ssp. maritima (Sea Onion)

120 (180)cm, Sea Onion is native throughout the Mediterranean region where it occurs in cliffs, dry hills and sandy spots. Make tall flower stalks with hundreds of small white flowers and blackish green anthers, bulbs become quite massive with time. Seed from a wild collection in coastal areas of western Mallorca, Spain (Son Bunyola) at some 150m and Northwestern Sardinia (50m). VIII-IX.

Urginea undulata (Undulated Sea Onion)

30 (50)cm, Undulated Sea Onion (syn. Drimia undulata) is a rarely cultivated and utmost beautiful dwarf wintergreen species with a showy, basal rosette of strongly undulated leaves and a filigree spike with pale rose flowers. It is native of North Africa and scattered on some Mediterranean islands. For any rich, very well drained substrate in a sunny spot. During their growing period in winter carfully water plants and keep them at a minimum of some 10°C. VIII-IX.

Urospatha grandis (Giant Twisted Aquatic Arrowhead) Exclusive

200 (300)cm, Giant Twisted Aquatic Arrowhead (syn. Urospatha friedrichsthalii) is an impressive, rarely cultivated, evergreen bog plant from Central America (Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica to Panama) with ornamental, tall-stalked, glossy, arrow-shaped leaves and a very unusual inflorescence with a most showy, spirally twisted spatha, which blackish-green outside and pale yellowish-jade-green inside. Can be successfully grown in pots in any always moist humus rich soil at a winter minimum of 20°C. VI-X.
Fotos from this species are available from the International Aroid Society website: Urospatha grandis.

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Urospermum dalechampii (Smooth Golden Fleece)

20 (40)cm, Smooth Golden Fleece is a showy perennial with several very large (up to 8cm in diameter), pale yellow flower heads. It is native of sunny, rocky sites in the western and central Mediterranean (Spain to Serbia). Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep dryer and frostfree at a minimum of some 5°C. V-VI.

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Ursinia anthemoides (South African Bear Chamomille)

20 (30)cm, South African Bear Chamomille has utmost showy rich yellow flowers above aromatic, dissected, narrow leaves. A South African annual for any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow under glass in a frostfree and sunny spot mid spring. Transplant to the garden after the last freezings nights by the end of spring and as soon as plants are strong enough. VI-IX.

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Urtica atrovirens ssp. bianorii (Mallorca Stinging Nettle) Exclusive

20cm, Mallorca Stinging Nettle is a herbaceous perennial with dark green leaves with typical small inflated spots on their surface and translucent stinging hairs. From fresh spots in humus rich soils on Mallorca (Balearics, Spain). For any humus rich, well drained, slightly moist soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot with some winter protection against complete freezing through of soil. V-VII.

Uvalaria grandiflora (Large Flowered Bellwort)

25 (45)cm, Large Flowered Bellwort makes large, nodding bright yellow flowers on short, yellowish green leafed stems. Native of mountainous woods from southern Canada to Minnesota, Georgia, Kansas and Tennessee. For a leafy soil in partial shade. IV-V.

Vaccinium macrocarpum (Cranberry)

10 (20)cm, Cranberry is a dwarf woody, evergreen, spreading ground cover with small oval, leathery leaves and terminal clusters of small white flowers followed by quite large, ornamental red fruits which are cooked with sugar to make a delicious preserve. It is native of wet moorlands in North America and should be grown in wet peat soil in troughs without holes. V-VI.

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Vaccinum padifolium (Madeira Blueberry) Exclusive

2 (5)m, Madeira Blueberry is a tall shrub to small erect tree, which with glossy, bright green, ovoid leaves, racemes of pendulous, creamy white to rose bellflowers followed by large, dark blue, delicious fruits, which may be eaten raw or processed in jellies etc. For any humus rich, slightly moist soil in a partially shaded spot. Keep sunnier and drier in winter at min. 5°C. VI-X.

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Veratrum album f. viridis (Green-Flowered Germer)

120 (180)cm, Green-Flowered Germer is a greener flowered form of the germer native of Central European alpine meadows. It is a very robust and long lived herbaceous perennial with broad, large, dark green leaves and long, multi-branched, dense spikes of pale green, star-like flowers. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in partial shade to full sun. Note: All parts are poisonous if ingested. VI-VII.

Veratrum album ssp. album (White-Flowered Germer)

120 (180)cm, White-Flowered Germer is native of Central European alpine meadows (subspecies album). it is a very robust and long lived herbaceous perennial with broad, large, dark green leaves and long, multi-branched, dense spikes of pale yellowish green, star-like flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in partial shade to full sun. Note: All parts are poisonous if ingested. VI-VII.

Veratrum album ssp. flavum (Yellow-Flowered Germer)

Yellow-Flowered Germer is an herbaceous perennial from the Balkans and makes unusual greenish-yellow flowers on tall stems above a broad basal rosette with spirally arranged leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

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Veratrum californicum (Californian Germer)

150 (200)cm, Californian Germer makes perennial rootstock from which emerge in early spring several stems with large shiny green leaves and long flower stalks with numerous yellowish green flowers. From moist, humus rich mountain meadows in northwestern USA. For a partially shaded to sunny spot. Note: All parts are poisonous if ingested. VI-VII.

Veratrum maackii

90 (120)cm, makes branching racemes with blackish-purple flowers above strongly nerved leaves hold in a dense rosette. From leafy, well drained soils in woods or grassy slopes in Siberia to northern Asia. Note: All parts are poisonous if ingested. IV-V.

Veratrum nigrum (Black False Hellebore)

150 (200)cm, Black False Hellebore is similar to the above, but larger in all aspects with huge racemes of dense clusters of maroon to almost blackish brown flowers. Very easy and robust, yet moderately growing Veratrum.Note: All parts are poisonous if ingested. VII-VIII.

Veratrum tenuipetalum (False Hellebore)

140 (180)cm, False Hellebore makes a tall stem above showy, very broad and long, fresh green leaves with prominent veins and numerous, quite large, greenish white star flowers. It is native of semi-moist high mountain meadows in N USA. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Note: All parts are poisonous if ingested. VII-VIII.

Veratrum virginicum (Virginia Bunchflower)

100 (140)cm, Virginia Bunchflowerhas quite large white flowers on a tall, erect stalk above broad, glossy foliage. In contrast to similar species, the stalk is densely covered with fine hairs. A rarely seen and threatened species from wet prairies in the USA. For any humus rich, always slightly moist soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-VII.

Veratrum viride (Green-Flowered Germer)

100 (200)cm, Green-Flowered Germer is a herbaceous perennial from eastern North American species and makes pure green flowers on tall stems above a broad basal rosette with spirally arranged leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

Verbascum arcturus (Cretan Mullein)

40 (100)cm, Cretan Mullein is a semi-perennial species native of Western Crete (e. g. in the Imbros gorge). Makes a lax spike of medium sized, bright yellow flowers above an open, slightly wooly, basal rosette of slightly wooly leaves. For full sun in a well drained soil. Ideal for the rock garden. VI-VIII.

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Verbascum barnadesii (Pale Rose Mullein) Exclusive

30 (50)cm, Pale Rose Mullein is a rarely seen, dwarf, semi-perennial species with usually a single spike of large, pale rose to white flowers above a deep green to yellowish green basal leaf rosette. Native of rocky soils in Southwestern Spain and Eastern Portugal. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Ideal for the rock garden. IV-VII.

Verbascum blattaria (Moth Mullein)

120 (180)cm, Moth Mullein is a biannual to semi perennial species with clusters of dark green, glossy, non-pubescent leaves and tall, slightly branching spikes with quite large, usually purple-throated, pale yellow to creamy yellow flowers. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

Verbascum conocarpum (Sardinian Mullein)

150 (180)cm, Sardinian Mullein is a biannual species with a single, tall, unbranched stem with densely hairy leaves and quite large bright yellow flowers. Endemic of rocky, sunny sites on the island of Sardinia (Italy). For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. VII-VIII.

Verbascum densiflorum (Large Flowered Mullein)

170 (220)cm, Large Flowered Mullein makes a tall, slightly branching stem with densely white pubescent leaves and large bright yellow flowers. Differs from the very similar Verbascum speciosum by a leaf's base which slightly surrounds the stem like a wing, in Verbascum speciosum the leaves are attached to the stem only. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

Verbascum epixanthinum

30 (50)cm, an only in 1999 newly discovered beautiful dwarf species from the Vikos Gorge (Ipeiros province) in north western Greece at an altitude of some 1335 m. It makes a dense basal rosette of broadly lanceolate, silvery grayish to yellowish green leaves and a short, compact spike with large, bright yellow flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. VII-VIII.

Verbascum gnaphalodes (Caucasus Mullein) Exclusive

180 (240)cm, Caucasus Mullein is a rare and almost unknown biannual to semi-perennial species with very tall, usually single to few branching, purplish-red, wooly stalks with numerous large, bright yellow flowers and narrow, glossy green leaves. Native of montane regions in the Caucasus. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-IX.

Verbascum lychnitis (White Mullein)

130 (200)cm, White Mullein is an uncommon biannual to semi perennial species with whitish green, powdery white leaves and multi-branching spikes with pure white flowers with red stamens. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

Verbascum macrurum (Eastern Mediterranean Mullein)

180 (250)cm, Eastern Mediterranean Mullein is a biannual species with an impressively tall, slightly branching stem with numerous pale lemon flowers above showy greyish-white, densely pubescent leaves. It is native of rocky, sunny spots throughout the eastern Mediterranean. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny and preferably protected spot. VI-VIII.

Verbascum nigrum (Black Mullein)

140 (190)cm, Black Mullein is a very ornamenal perennial with a fleshy rootstock. It makes a slim, branching spike with small yellow flowers and a contrasting purple center above dark green, slightly glossy leaves. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-IX.

Verbascum olympicum

150 (220)cm, very elegant mullein species from southern Greece with basal leaves forming a large, grayish rosette. Flowering stem branches just above rosette, looking like a candelabra. Numerous bright golden yellow flowers over a long period. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-IX.

Verbascum phlomoides

120 (170)cm, European Mullein is similar to Verbascum thapsus with an erect flower spike of larger, pale yellow flowers above finely haired leaves. For any well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VI.

Verbascum phoenicum (Violet Mullein)

30 (50)cm, Violet Mullein is a dwarf, semi-perennial species with several spikes of large, vivid purple flowers above a deep green to yellowish green basal rosette. We offer the real species and not a hybrid. For any rich, well drained soil in full sun. Ideal for the rock garden. IV-VII.

Verbascum pulverulentum

200 (280)cm, Hairy Mullein makes an impressivly tall flower spike with numerous pale yellow flowers above a large rosette of densely white to pale yellow haired leaves. For any well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

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Verbascum roripifolium (Roripa Mullein)

100 (130)cm, Roripa Mullein is a Greek species with elegant, strongly branching narrow stems and filigree, almost "flying" lemon yellow flowers above a basal rosette of dark green leaves. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny and protected spot. Excellent in the rock garden. V-VII.

Verbascum sinuatum (Wavy Leaf Mullein)

100 (140)cm, Wavy Leaf Mullein is a biannual to short lived perennial with a candelaber like, strongly branching inflorescence with numerous small rich yellow flowers above fresh green, hairy, broadly lanceolate leaves with undulated margins. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

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Verbascum spec. 001 "Lebanon"

120 (150)cm, biannual species found in rocky soils in open spots in costal scrub formations in Wadi ez Ezin (Lebanon). Makes slightly branching stems with loosely arranged clusters or rich yellow flowers. Due to its habitat this species is probably not winter hardy enough for the open garden in Central Europe. Seedlings are best grown under cold glass the first year in a well drained, stony soil in full sun. Transplant young plants to the open garden mid spring the second year, when they will flower all summer long. VI-VIII.

Verbascum spec. 002

30 (50)cm, an unidentified species, which is probably Verbascum cretica. Makes undulated, densely silvery-gray pubescent leaves in a basal rosette and short branching stalks with lemon yellow flowers. From a wild collection on Mallorca, Spain (Ermita de Belém, 300m). For any rocky, sandy soil in a protected spot in full sun. Excellent in the rock garden. VI-VII.

Verbascum speciosum (Showy Mullein)

180 (250)cm, Showy Mullein is a very tall species with large, broad, white velvety leaves and slightly to strongly branching spike of bright sulfurous yellow flowers. Differs from the very similar Verbascum densiflorum by leaves which are attached to the stem only, in Verbascum densiflorum the leaf's base slightly surrounds the stem like a wing. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-IX.

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Verbascum thapsus (Common Mullein)

120 (170)cm, Common Mullein is a biannual species with white pubescent leaves in a dense basal rosette and a tall, usually unbranching, candle-like spike covered with numerous large bright yellow and fragrant flowers. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

Verbascum thapsus ssp. montanum (Mountain Mullein) Exclusive

120 (170)cm, Mountain Mullein is a biannual species from the Mediterranean. In contrast to the species this subspecies has even more densely white pubescent leaves in a compact basal rosette and a tall, usually unbranching, candle-like spike covered with numerous large bright yellow and fragrant flowers. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Seeds from two populations found on Mallorca, Spain. VI-VIII.

Verbascum virgatum (Twiggy Mullein)

90 (140)cm, Twiggy Mullein is a biannual medium tall species native of South Western Europe. It makes a basal leaf rosette and an upright single stem with quite large lemon-yellow flowers. Easily cultivated in any rich, well draned soil in a sunny spot. VI-VIII.

Verbena hastata (Blue Vervain)

50 (100)cm, Blue Vervain is a short lived perennial from moist soils in North America. It has narrow, strongly serrated, slightly glossy leaves and a tall, losely branching stalk with numerous rich pink to pale lilac flowers. Easily cultivated in any humus rich, well drained, always slightly moist soil in a sunny spot. VII-VIII.

Verbena stricta (Hoary Vervain)

50 (100)cm, Hoary Vervain is a short lived perennial native throughout North America. It has narrow, strongly serrated, greyish green, smoothly hairy leaves and a tall, losely branching stalk with numerous rich pink to pale lilac flowers. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in full sun sun. VII-VIII.

Verbesina alata (Capitaneja)

40 (60)cm, Capitaneja is a showy, fast growing annual from Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands. It makes glossy, dark green leaves and losely branching stalks topped by rich orange flower discs. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Sow seeds in pots in mid spring at some 20°C in a sunny spot. Transplant seedlings to the final spot in the garden after the last freezing nights by the end of spring to early summer. VI-IX.

Verbesina encelioides (Golden Crownbeard)

70 (10)cm, Golden Crownbeard is an annual with bright lemon yellow flower on medium tall stalks above serrated, bluish green leaves. It is native of dryish, sunny sites throughout central and southern USA and Mexico. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VII-VIII.

Viburnum betulifolium (Birchleaf Snowball)

3 (7)m, Birchleaf Snowball is a tall and broad, deciduous, woody shrub with birch-like, dark green leaves, and dense, elongated, terminal, pendulous clusters of creamy white flowers, followed by showy, bright scarlet berries in autumn and winter. Native of montane woods in Yunnan province (China). For any rich, well drained soil in full sun to partial shade.

Viburnum orientale

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Viburnum rigidum (Canary Snowball) Exclusive

150 (500)cm, Canary Snowball is a woody shrub with semi-evergreen foliage, snow white flower umbels followed by most decorative metallic silvery blue fruits. A very good container plant which can be easily cut back to limit its growth.

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Vieraea laevigata Exclusive

30 (50)cm, semi-woody perennial with ornamental, bluish green foliage in a basal rosette and nicely contrasting bright yellow flower heads in a lose terminal cluster, which is born on a central stem. Native of rock crevices on Tenerife. For a preferably inorganic soil in full sun in a frostfree spot. VI-IX.

Viguiera multiflora (Showy Goldeneye)

40 (70)cm, Showy Goldeneye is a clump forming perennial with medium tall stalks crowned by several bright yellow flowers above long narrow leaves. It is native of montane and subalpine meadows and open spots in woods in western USA. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VII-VIII.

Villesia exaltata (Australian Bog Primrose) Exclusive

20 (30)cm, Australian Bog Primrose is a herbaceous perennial from marshy soils and swamps in South-East Australia. It makes oval, glossy leaves and an upright hold inflorescences with small yellow flowers with slightly fringed petals. An easily grown subtropical plant for any humus rich, always wet soil, excellent for the border of a pond. In winter pot plants and store in a sunny spot with reduced watering at a minimum of some 10°C. VI-VIII.

Vincetoxicum amplexicaule (Chinese Swallow Wort)

100cm, Chinese Swallow Wort (syn. Cycnanchum amplexicaule) is a herbaceous Chinese perennial with terminal clusters of small dark brownish-red flowers on arching and branching stems with narrow oval leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

Vincetoxicum hirundinaria (White Mediterranean Swallow Wort)

30 (100)cm, White Mediterranean Swallow Wort is a herbaceous Mediterranean perennial with terminal and axillary clusters of small white to pale yellow flowers on arching and branching stems with oval leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. VI-VII.

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Vincetoxicum nigrum (Black Swallow Wort)

3 (7)m, Black Swallow Wort is a fast growing perennial herbaceous vine from open spots in woods in southwestern Europe. It has shiny, narrow, deep green leaves and small, brownish black flowers in axillary clusters. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. VI-VIII.

Viola adunca (Hook-spur Violet)

10cm, Hook-spur Violet is a herbaceous perennial native throughout western USA and Canada. It makes narrow, heart shaped, pubescent leaves and pale blue, nodding flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. IV-V.

Viola aethnensis ssp. messanensis (Mount Etna Violet) Exclusive

15 (25)cm, Mount Etna Violet is a showy herbaceous perennial violet with flowers in shades of blue or yellow above narrow leaves on slightly creeping shoots. It is native of grasslands and rock crevices on Moutn Etna, Sicily (Italy). For any rich, rocky and well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in a protected spot in the rock garden. V-VIII.

Viola aff. riviniana (La Gomera Violet) Exclusive

5 (10)cm, La Gomera Violet belongs to the Viola riviniana group, yet differs in various points from continental central European populations. It is native of partially shaded, slightly moist spots in the laurel forest in the central parts of La Gomera island, Spain. It is an evergreen perennial with a dense, short-stemmed, dark green leaf rosette and light blue flowers in late spring. For any humus rich, slightly moist soil in a partially shaded spot with some winter protection (e.g. a dry mulch layer). In cold winters the leaves will die down completely, however plants will make new leaves from the basal part in spring. Alternatively grow under cold glass or in an unheated greenhouse. V-VI.

Viola alba ssp. alba (White Violet)

15cm, White Violet is similar to Viola odorata but with pure white flowers in this subspecies alba above pale green, round to heart shaped, pubescent leaves. Native of the upper Rhine valley and the Pre-Alps. Will naturalize easily by seeds and stolons in any humus rich, well drained soil in partial shade to full sun. III-V.

Viola arvensis (Field Pansy)

10 (20)cm, Field Pansy, annual to biannual species from cultivated corn fields. Makes numerous small creamy white flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Will readily self-sow under good conditions. IV-V.

Viola bakeri (Baker's Violet)

12 (15)cm, Baker's Violet or Yellow Prairie Violet is a perennial, short-stemmed species with elliptic-lanceolate, slightly hairy leaves and rich yellow flowers. Native of dryish meadows and open spots in woods in western USA (coastal mountains from British Columbia southwards to California and western parts of the central states). For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Round Valley Lake, Plumas County, California, USA. V-VI.

Viola calcarata (Long Keeled Violet)

10cm, Long Keeled Violet is a rarely cultivated perennial, slightly clump forming species from rock crevices and subalpine meadows in the Western Alps. It makes quite large, vivid brilliant mauve blue to lilac blue flowers. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Excellent in the rock garden. V-VI.

Viola canadensis var. rugulosa (Western Canada Violet)

15 (25)cm, Western Canada Violet makes white flowers with a yellow throat and short, dark lilac stripes on lower petals. It has quite large, cordate (= heart shaped) leaves and showy prominent veins, which is typical for this variety. From sunny spots in woods in north-western USA and western Canada. For any leafy, well drained soil in partial shade. IV-VI.

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Viola cornuta (Horned Pansy)

15cm, Horned Pansy has rather large, pale lilac blue, slightly fragrant flowers and a white center, lower petal with lilac veins above loosely arranged, oblong-narrow, dark green leaves. Native of mountain meadows and rock crevices in the Pyrenees. Seeds are from true-to-type plants and not from hybrids often offered under this name in commerce. For any well drained soil in a sunny spot in the rock garden. IV-VII.

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Viola corsica ssp. corsica (syn. Viola bertolonii)

10 (20)cm, Corsica Violet is a rarely seen and very ornamental violet with numerous, quite large, pale purplish to deep lilac flowers with short to medium sized spurrs above elongating, slightly prostrate stems with broadly lanceolate leaves. Native of mountainous regions on the island of Corsica (France) at above some 1.200m. Excellent in any well drained, preferably humus rich soil in a sunny spot. Has a very long flowering period. IV-VII.

Viola corsica ssp. limbarae (Monte Limbara Violet) Exclusive

10 (20)cm, Monte Limbara Violet is a rare subspecies with showy, either white, pale blue, ink blue to intense lilac blue flowers with medium sized to quite long, up to 1,5cm long spurrs above elongating, slightly prostrate stems with broadly lanceolate leaves. Few populations are found in mountainous regions on the island of Sardinia (Italy) at above some 1.250m. Excellent in any well drained, preferably humus rich soil in a sunny spot. It has a very long flowering period. The seed we offer represent a full range of color forms as decribed above from this beautiful and fully winter hardy species. IV-VII.

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Viola elatior (Tall Violet)

20 (40)cm, Tall Violet makes elegant sky blue flowers with a white center above long, arrow shaped, light green leaves on tufted stems branching from the ground. Growing in moist meadows and open spots in scrub from France to N Italy, Siberia and NW China. For any leafy, well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. IV-VI.

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Viola hirta (Hairy Violet)

15cm, Hairy Violet is a perennial, early flowering species similar to Viola odorata with intense sky blue to dark purplish blue (or a beautiful, unusual rose-lavender color in the Kretsch form), unfragrant flowers above a dense basal rosette of ovoid, hairy leaves. Easy in a sunny to partially shaded spot for any rich, well drained soil. Seeds from populations in Langen (Frankfurt, Germany), Kaiserstuhl (Germany), Kretsch island (Rhine, Germany), and Forêt de la Harth (France). III-V.

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Viola jaubertiana (Mallorca Violet) Exclusive

10 (15)cm, Mallorca Violet is a very rare, perennial, stoloniferous species endemic of Mallorca (La Serra de Tramuntana, Balearic Islands, Spain) with glossy, somewhat leathery leaves in a dense rosette. Has ornamental bright blue-purple flowers. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a partially shaded, protected spot outside or better under cold glass. In very cold winters leaves die back completely, yet the rhizome vigorously resprouts in following spring. USDA Climate Zone 6. IV-V.

Viola jooi (Transylvania Violet)

7 (12)cm, Transylvania Violet is an elegant, yet quite rare species with shiny deep green foliage and rosy purplish flowers. For any humus rich, slightly moist soil in full to partial shade. III-V.

Viola jordanii (Jordan's Violet)

10 (20)cm, Jordan's Violet is a very rare perennial species from dry crevices in the Hautes-Alpes (France). Makes loosely arranged, elongated cordate leaves and pale blue flowers. For any rich, well drained soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot. IV-V.

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Viola kamtschadalorum

10°Cm, is an endangered precious species with showy rich lilac blue flowers on elongating stems with broadly heart shaped leaves. Native of rich soils in meadows in northern Japan. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.

Viola labradorica (Labrador Violet)

15cm, Labrador Violet makes an excellent ground covering plant with highly decorative, dark purplish green foliage and deep blue flowers. For a partially shaded to shaded spot in any rich, well drained soil. Native in from the artic circle in North America extending south towards New Hampshire. III-V.

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Viola lobata (Yellow Pine Violet)

10cm, Yellow Pine Violet is native of open spots in oak forests in Oregon and California. It has broadly dissected to lobed leaves in a lax rosette and bright golden flowers. For any humus rich, slightly rocky, well drained soil in a sunny spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Prattville, Plumas County, California, USA at some 1.500m. IV-VI.

Viola mirabilis (Wonder Violet)

15 (20)cm, Wonder Violet has light blue flowers on short stems which elongate after the flower period, and large, heart shaped, dark green leaves. From deciduous forests in central and N Europe, growing in rich, well drained soil in a partially to shaded spot. IV-V.

Viola mirabilis var. brachysepala (Eastern Wonder Violet)

15 (20)cm, Eastern Wonder Violet is a rarely cultivated subspecies from Northeastern Asia. As the species is makes light blue flowers on short stems which elongate after the flower period, and large, heart shaped, dark green leaves. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot. IV-V.

Viola odorata (Sweet Violet)

10 (15)cm, Sweet Violet is native across Europe. Has sweetly scented, dark blue flowers above almost round to heartshaped. large leaves. Will naturalize easily in any rich, well drained soil in partial shade to full sun. III-V.

Viola odorata ssp. maderense (Madeira Sweet Violet)

10 (15)cm, Madeira Sweet Violet is a rare subspecies growing in open spots in the laurel forest of the Canaries, Madeira and the Azores. As the species, yet with larger, more pubescent leaves and deep lilac and fragrant flowers. Fully hardy in Central Europe if grown in a protected spot in any rich, well drained soil in partial shade. IV-V.

Viola orientalis (Kisumire Violet)

7cm, Kisumire Violet is an endangered precious species with showy bright yellow flowers flushed red on the backside on elegant stems with small leaves. Native of rich soils in meadows and open spots in woods in Japan. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.

Viola palmata var. triloba (Three-lobed Birdfoot Violet)

15 (20)cm, Three-lobed Birdfoot Violet is an ornamental variety, similar to the species, yet with bicolored flowers: lower petals pale lilac, upper petals dark purple to violet. Has lobed, oval leaves. Growing in rocky, open woods in eastern North America. For any rich, well drained soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot. III-IV.

Viola papilionacea (Common Blue Violet)

Viola pedatifida (syn. Viola palmata var. pedatifida)

8 (10)cm, Prairie Violet from N USA, Violet with unusual leaves, palmately divided into narrow segments, and bright violet blue flowers. Excellent for a sunny spot in the rock garden in any well drained soil. IV-V.

Viola persicifolia (Fen Violet)

7 (12)cm, Fen Violet is a dwarf perennial species with arrow shaped leaves and several stalks with white flowers shaded sky blue. Native of semi moist, unfertilized meadows in central and northern Europe. Has become very rare due to ongoing destruction of its' habitats for agricultural purposes. Easily grown in any rich soil in full sun to partial shade. IV-VI.

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Viola pinetorum (Yellow Goosefoot Violet)

10cm, Yellow Goosefoot Violet or Pine Violet is a perennial species with lanceolate, greyish, smoothly pubescent leaves with undulated margins and rich lemon yellow flowers. Native of open spots in coniferous forests in California. For any rich, very well drained, slightly rocky soil in full sun. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Round Valley Lake, Plumas County, California, USA. V-VI.

Viola praemorsa var. linguifolia (Upland Yellow Violet)

10cm, Upland Yellow Violet is native of open spots in coniferous forests in the Western states of the USA and has braod spathulate leaves in a dense rosette and rather long stalked broight yellow flowers. For any rich, very well drained soil in a sunny to partially shaded spot. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Plumas County, Long Valley, California at some 1.500m. IV-VI.

Viola pumila (Meadow Violet)

7 (12)cm, Meadow Violet is a dwarf perennial species with arrow shaped leaves and several stalks with pale lavender blue flowers. The species is similar to Viola persicifolia, however in Viola pumila the leaves' base is cuneiform (wedge shaped) and the leaf stalks are clearly winged. It is native of semi moist, unfertilized meadows in central and N Europe. Has become very rare due to ongoing destruction of it’s' habitats for agricultural purposes. Easily grown in any rich, always slightly moist, humus rich soil in full sun to partial shade. IV-V.

Viola purpurea var. venosa

Seeds from a certified wild collection in Dry Flat, Plumas County, California, USA at some 1.650m. IV-VI.

Viola reichenbachiana (syn. Viola sylvestris)

10 (15)cm, perennial spreading violet native of moist Central European woods. Deep violet blue flowers with a narrow dark violet spur above heart shaped to ovoid, plain green leaves. For any humus rich soil in partial shade, excellent under shrubs. Seeds from a population of moist alluvial forests near the Rhine river in Wörth, Germany with dark violet flowers or from moist woods near Lac Vert, Vosges, France with violet flowers. III-V.

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Viola riviniana (Rivine's Violet)

10 (15)cm, Rivine's Violet is a perennial stoloniferous violet native of Central European woods. Sky blue to intense blue flowers with large petals and a broad white to pale yellowish green spur above heart shaped to ovoid, plain green leaves. For any well drained, humus rich soil in partial shade to full sun. Seeds from a population of woods near Pirmasens, southwestern Winestreet, Germany, woods of Langen near Frankfurt, Germany, and open spots in woods in Sandhausen, Germany. III-IV.

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Viola riviniana cv. "Rosea" (Rose Common Dog Violet)

7 (10)cm, Rose Common Dog Violet is a decorative cultivar similar to the species with heartshaped leaves on elongating stems and quite large, rich rose flowers on long stalks. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. IV-V.

Viola rupestris (Sand Violet)

7cm, Sand Violet is a perennial, stoloniferous species with small round to heartshaped leaves in a dense rosette and smoothly hairy stems. Distinct small, rich violet blue flowers on short stems. From sandy to rocky soils throughout Central Europe, where is has become quite rare. Seeds from two different populations are available: Mainzer Sande (Mainz, Germany) and Reilinger Eck (Sandhausen, Germany). For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. IV-V.

Viola selkirkii (Great Spurred Violet)

7cm, Great Spurred Violet is a perennial species with rosettes of dark green, heart shaped leaves and rich purplish blue flowers with a large, rounded spur. Native of cool moist woods from North America through Eastern Asia. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a partially shaded to sunny spot. V-VII.

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Viola sieheana (Troodos Violet) Exclusive

10 (20)cm, Troodos Violet is a herbaceous, stoloniferous perennial species with sky-blue flowers above fresh green, heart-shaped leaves. Native of humus rich, slightly moist soils alongside waterstreams in mountains on Cyprus (Troodos mountain range) and southern Turkey. For any well drained, humus rich soil in partial shade to full sun. III-IV.

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Viola sororia (Common Blue Violet)

15 (20)cm, Common Blue Violet has large pale green foliage and numerous showy white flowers with blue lines. It is native to North America (Quebec, Wyoming towards North Carolina and Oklahoma. This rhizomatous species makes floriferous dense carpets in time. An excellent ground covering plant for any soil in a sunny spot. III-V.

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