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Viola 'Dancing Geisha'

Family Violaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in)
Spread 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Viola 'Dancing Geisha' (fanleaf violet) bears showy, faded azure and fragrant blossoms during mid-spring to late spring. This plant has foliage that is deep green and white in colour. Viola 'Dancing Geisha' (fanleaf violet) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Viola 'Dancing Geisha' (fanleaf violet) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.