| | | Family | Violaceae | | Plant Type | | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in) | | Spread | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in) | | Light | partial shade to shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | Viola sororia 'Dark Freckles' (woolly violet) bears medium blue blooms during mid spring to early summer. The foliage is deep green in colour. | | Typical Uses | Accent, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, wild flower and woodland. | | Cautions | The growth rate of Viola sororia 'Dark Freckles' (woolly violet) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. | | |