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BLUE VELVET® pansy
Viola x wittrockiana 'Blue Velvet'
Velvety navy blue flowers offer a perfect contrast to Northern Lights Pansy. Developed by Benary Seed Company in Germany, this partnership acknowledges that the Rocky Mountain horticultural industry provides a cutting edge in promoting the use of winter flowering annuals in North American gardens. Annual.
| Plant Type | Tender Perennial |
| Height | 6-10 inches |
| Width | 10-12 inches |
| Flowering Season | September to summer |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 2-9 |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Good for Pollination | No |
| Winter Interest | No |
| North American Native | No |
| Native Origins | N/A |
| Year Introduced | 2008 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Annual, remove when desired. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | Replace annually. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 7500 ft. |
