alpine marsh violet

Also known as: marsh violet

A species of rhizomatous, moisture-loving perennial with dark green, heart-shaped leaves and small, violet-purple flowers which appear from April to July

alpine marsh violet

Scientific classification

Species
alpine marsh violet (Viola palustris)
Genus
Viola
Family
Violaceae
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Toxicity
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type
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Height
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Spread
Deciduous
Foliage
Bushy · Clump forming
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest
Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of alpine marsh violet

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of alpine marsh violet

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alpine marsh violet care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun · Partial shade
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in late winter or early spring

Growing

Grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, pansy leaf spot, pansy downy mildew, a virus and a rust

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and violet gall midge

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