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Viola 'Etain'

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 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Spread 15 - 30 cm (6 - 12 in)
Light partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Viola 'Etain' (perennial pansy) bears showy and fragrant blooms during late spring to early fall. This herbaceous perennial has foliage that is evergreen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, culinary, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting and woodland.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Viola 'Etain' (perennial pansy) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Viola 'Etain' (perennial pansy) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.