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Viola 'Irish Molly'

 
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Family: Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Viola (vy-OH-la) (Info)
Cultivar: Irish Molly

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Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Biennials
Perennials

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

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Gold (Yellow-Orange)
Green
Brown/Bronze

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral Baa On Aug 8, 2002, Baa wrote:

An old, garden originated cultivar.

Has unusual khaki green/bronze/yellow flowers with a purple/maroon backing. The seedlings won't look like the parent but they sometimes bear some interesting colour combinations.

Flowers April-September

This is technically a very short lived perennial and not the easiest of the Violas to keep. To keep the plant you need to take stem tip cuttings and change the place or soil they are planted every year to help prevent Pansy Sickness. They are also prone to mildew so give them plenty of space.

Having said that it's a stunning little beauty and well worth a little bother to keep.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma



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