Viola odorata Queen Charlotte

Sweet Violet

Height: Short 6" / Plant 12" apart
Bloom Time: Early Spring to Late Spring
Sun-Shade: Full Sun to Mostly Shady
Zones: 4-8   Get Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Clay, Acidic
Flower Color / Accent: Blue / Blue
Order Code: VIQC

Extremely fragrant violet of romance. Deepest violet flowers in spring please both eyes and nose. Can be candied for culinary use.

Features to Note:
Evergreen, Fragrant , Groundcovers, OK in containers - see FAQ for overwintering
Price: $7.95 ea.   3+ $7.50 ea. Available: SPRING 2012
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General Information:
Lush in growth with heart shaped leaves that remain evergreen. Flowers grown for perfume in an earlier time. Self sows widely, but will fill in - not crowd out its neighbors. Good for naturalizing. Not a good choice for Gulf states.

Plant Care:
Prefers evenly moist compost-rich soil. Can be pinched back before flowering to prevent legginess. Can be divided every 3 years in spring or fall. Shear back by 1/2 after bloom to freshen foliage. Remove seed heads to prevent prolific seeding. May benefit from watering during dry spells. Old foliage can be cut back in fall.