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Viola penny
Brighten your garden and plate with Viola Penny All Season Mix — a beautiful blend of cold-tolerant, edible flowers that bloom from early spring to late fall.
Botanical Name: Viola cornuta
Type: Cool-season annual/perennial (in mild climates)
Bloom Time: Early spring through fall
Flower Colors: Mixed — purple, yellow, white, blue, and bicolors
Height: 4–8 inches (10–20 cm)
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moist, fertile soil
Germination Time: 10–14 days
Sowing Method: Direct sow or transplant
Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Edibility: Safe to eat; ideal for salads, desserts, and garnishes
These violas are not just ornamental — their lightly sweet, floral flavor adds charm to cakes, salads, and cocktails. Ideal for containers, borders, and edible gardens.
✓ Adds garden color with an easy seed-starting option
✓ Useful for beds, borders, containers, or mixed plantings
✓ A practical choice for seasonal flower displays
✓ Pairs well with other annual and perennial garden favorites
✓ Good for gardeners building a more colorful outdoor space
Sow Mix Viola in spring, fall where it can receive full sun, partial shade. Keep the seedbed evenly moist until germination, usually 7-21 days.
Grow plants to about 4-8 in. and plan for blooms in about 60-90 days.
Best suited to USDA zones 6A-10A. Adjust sowing time for your local frost dates and summer heat.
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