Viola hederacea which has the common name Native Violet is part of the Violaceae family.
If you have ever wondered how to grow Viola Hederacea then look no further. Native Violet are relatively straightforward to grow, but there are a few tricks to growing Viola hederacea in Australia. Get these right and you will be laughing.
How big can Native Violet grow?
Viola Hederacea Native Violet can grow to a height between 0.1 ~ 0.2 metres and grow to a width of 0.3 ~ 1 metre. Make sure that you have the right amount of space for your Native Violet in your chosen planting location.
What colour flowers do Native Violet have?
Viola Hederacea Native Violet have wonderful flowers which can be white, purple, mauve. Native Violet will flower during all year.
Where should you plant Native Violet?
Native Violet thrive in a light shade, half shade, heavy shade location and are perfect for planting in a low maintenance garden, courtyard, poolside, container growing, cottage garden. They thrive in the following climate zones sub-tropical, warm temperate, cool temperate.
Native Violet can be planted in a variety of soil types such as clay, loamy, sandy loam, clay loam, potting mix. They can handle a variety of Ph level including acid, neutral. Native Violet likes it’s soil soil moisture levels to be moist moderate drainage.”
Are Viola Hederacea Native Violet perennial?
Yes, Viola Hederacea Native Violet are perennial. A perennial plant is a plant that lives more than two years. The term is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter-lived annuals and biennials.
Are Viola hederacea frost tolerant?
Yes, Viola hederacea tolerates light frost.
How to propagate Viola hederacea
The best way to propagate Viola hederacea is by division.
What are Viola Hederacea Native Violet used for?
Viola Hederacea Native Violet can be used as a groundcover, lawn alternative. Other special uses for Viola Hederacea Native Violet include being used edible. Native Violet are great at attracting wildlife such as bees.
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