early dog violet
Also known as: hedge violet
A low-growing, semi-evergreen perennial to about 15cm, forming a loose mat of dark green, heart-shaped leaves. Produces purple flowers with darker spurs from early to late spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- early dog violet (Viola reichenbachiana)
- Genus
- Viola
- Family
- Violaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of early dog violet
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of early dog violet
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early dog violet care guide
- Keep soil evenly moist, especially in cool active growth
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, especially in cool active growth
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight balanced feed during flowering season
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering. After flowering cut back vigorous plants to keep compact
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow 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 downy mildew, pansy leaf spot, a virus and a rust
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite and violet gall midge
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