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Viola sororia 'Rubra'

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 10 - 15 cm (4 - 6 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 'Rubra' (woolly violet) bears bright red 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 With its fast growth rate, Viola sororia 'Rubra' (woolly violet) 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.