twin-flowered violet
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A perennial alpine wildflower, to around 10cm high, with creeping rhizomes and kidney-shaped green leaves with scalloped edges. Small, bright yellow flowers, with purple-brown veining on the lower petals, are produced in late spring and summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- twin-flowered violet (Viola biflora)
- Genus
- Viola
- Family
- Violaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial · Alpine Rockery
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of twin-flowered violet
Distribution map
Northern Hemisphere
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of twin-flowered violet
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twin-flowered violet care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist, especially in cool active growth
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, especially in cool active growth
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed during flowering season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingThrives in moist soil in a sheltered position with protection from strong sunlight and cold, drying winds
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to pansy leaf spot, powdery mildews, a rust and virus diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids and violet leaf midges
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