Viola

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Profuse fragrant flowers carpet the early garden. Beautiful at garden's edge, in rock gardens, as a small-scale ground cover, and lovely in bouquets. Allow to reseed for longevity in the garden. Reblooms in cool weather.

Companion Plants

Coleus

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Coleus

Stunning colors and variegation patterns highlight the shaded garden. Combine these rich colors with complementary or contrasting flowers or foliages for a remarkable effect. Some varieties tolerate full sun when given ample moisture.

Begonia

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Begonia

A popular choice with abundant, large flowers. Blooms early and continuously. In warm regions, treat as a perennial, lifting and dividing in early spring. Where not hardy, treat as an annual for seasonal color. Well-suited for garden's edge, along walkways and in combination pots or window boxes. Prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Caladium

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Caladium

Large, boldly patterned leaves highlight shaded areas with stunning color. Outstanding in containers or in the garden with impatiens, hostas and ferns. Can be grown indoors as a houseplant, in medium light and warm temperatures. Ideal for overwintering.

Details

Common name

Viola

Botanical name

Viola cornuta

Zone

Grow as an annual.

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Bloom color

Mix

Bloom time

spring-fall

Light

sun

Height

6-8" (15-20 cm)

Habit

spreading

Water

2-3 times per week

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

keep weed-free