Viola Mars

VIMA Violet, Cyclamen-Leaved Violet

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A Must-Have Shade Lover
Stunning foliage and classic fragrance in a shade-loving charmer. Heart-shaped leaves are each stamped with deep purple veins. Lavender flowers in spring often appear first then nestle within the foliage as it emerges. Excellent understory for shrubs. Does not seed.

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A Must-Have Shade Lover
Stunning foliage and classic fragrance in a shade-loving charmer. Heart-shaped leaves are each stamped with deep purple veins. Lavender flowers in spring often appear first then nestle within the foliage as it emerges. Excellent understory for shrubs. Does not seed.

Minus icon Plant Type Perennials

Minus icon Height Short 8"

Minus icon Spacing Plant 10" apart

Minus icon Bloom Time Late Spring to Early Summer

Minus icon Sun / Shade Half Sun / Half Shade to Full Shade

Minus icon Growing Zones 5-9

Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Sandy, Acidic

Minus icon Water Needs Medium

Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")

Special Features

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Fragrant
  • Shade Tolerant

Botanical Name

Viola koreana 'Mars'

Viola General Information

Viola are nostalgic, the flowers you remember from your grandmother's garden. Some are sweetly scented, others jump up in surprising spots and all offer glorious spring color. Delightfully happy in woodland settings in some shade or in sun with adequate moisture.

Viola Plant Care

Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, moist soil in a partially-shaded site with good drainage.

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Plantable Pots

Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!

100% Guarantee

We offer a 100% guarantee for all our perennials to reach you in good condition and to grow. If you're not satisfied, we'll reship or refund immediately. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or concerns—we share your passion for gardening and want your new plants to thrive in your border!

Shipping Details

We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.

Spring

  • Zones 3, 4: Early to Mid May
  • Zone 5: Late April to Early May
  • Zone 6: Mid to Late April
  • Zone 7: Early to Mid April
  • Zones 8, 9 10: Early April

Fall

  • Zone 2, 3, 4: Early September
  • Zone 5: Early to Mid September
  • Zone 6: Mid September
  • Zone 7: Mid to Late September
  • Zone 8, 9, 10: Late September to Early October

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