Viola (Winterhardy Violets)

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. Zone climatique USDA 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

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 (Violette étonnante)

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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Viola sororia f. sororia (Common Blue Violet)

15 (20)cm, Common Blue Violet has large and rich green foliage. The rarely cultivated form sororia has pure ink blue flowers. It makes dense floriferous carpets in time similar to the blue-white colored form. An excellent ground covering plant for any soil in a sunny spot. III-V.

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Viola tricolor ssp. eutricolor Exclusive

15 (25)cm, a very colorful, yet almost unknown subspecies, with several combinations of dark violet and yellow shades above dark green leaves. For any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot, where it will self-sow readily under appropiate conditions. V-VII.

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Viola tricolor ssp. macedonica

12 (20)cm, a rarely cultivated annual to biannual violet with showy, purplish-black flowers. This subspecies is native of northern Greece and Macedonia. For any humus rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot, where it will readily self-sow under appropiate conditions. Offered seeds are from real ssp. macedonica and not from a dark colored form of ssp. tricolor. V-VII.

Viola tricolor ssp. subalpina Exclusive

15 (20)cm, almost spreading, biannual to short-lived perennial Violet with bicolored flowers with lilac to mauve upper and pale mauve to almost white lower petals. From partially shaded to sunny places in rocky soils in grassy slopes and rock crevices in mountains in southern Europe (Alps). A very nice, yet rarely seen subspecies which is more compact and robust in all parts with slightly larger flowers and more oval leaves in contrast to Viola tricolor ssp. tricolor. We offer the true-to-type subspecies which is very rarely seen. Easily cultivated in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot, where it will self-sow readily. V-VII.

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Viola tricolor ssp. tricolor (Heartsease)

15 (25)cm, Heartsease is a spreading, tricolored violet with numerous flowers of ornamental violet blue upper and whitish-cream lower petals above narrow leaves. Native throughout meadows from Europe to western Siberia, Asia Minor and North Africa. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot. An annual to biannual species which will naturalize readily under good conditions. Two color forms are available which come mostly true. Form 2 shows darker upper petals or may flower entirely dark purplish-blue. V-VII.

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Viola uliginosa (Bog Violet) Exclusive

5 (10)cm, Bog Violet has become a rare and threatened species native from marshes and bogs in Central Europe to northwestern Asia. It makes broad heartshaped to almost round leaves and rich inkblue flowers. Easily grown in any humus rich, always slightly moist soil in a sunny spot. V-VII.