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PlantFiles: La Palma Violet
Viola palmensis

 
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Family: Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Viola (vy-OH-la) (Info)
Species: palmensis

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Light Blue
Blue-Violet
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage:
Blue-Green
Succulent
Leathery-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Pilgerodendron On Nov 18, 2007, Pilgerodendron from Frankfurt / Main
Germany wrote:

This extremly rare Violet is endemic to the Canary Island La Palma. It is easy grown from seeds. The first flowers appear within 6 months. They are fragrant! Plaese, protect the plants from rain - especially in winter.



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