| | | Family | Violaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in) | | Spread | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in) | | Light | full sun to shade | | Soil Moisture | average, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Viola cornuta 'Black Magic' (perennial pansy) bears black and fragrant blooms during early spring to late autumn. The foliage is evergreen. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, mass planting and woodland. | | |