Corsican Violet

Viola corsica

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Plant Attributes

6-8”

6-8”

Moderate watering

USDA zones 3-8 (up to 9,000′)

Rich loam to clay or gravelly soils

2003

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Description

A wild violet from the Mediterranean with large, one-inch, bright purple flowers produced in every season. Heat tolerant and perennial, it combines well with other colors in the garden and can take considerable drought. Excellent in the rock garden. Reseeds moderately. Perennial.