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Viola ‘Etain’

Viola ‘Etain’ Photo/Illustration: Steve Aitken



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Viola ‘Etain’ vy-OH-lah Genus: Viola

A hardworking, compact perennial, ‘Etain’ violet blooms intermittently throughout spring, summer, and fall. It forms wellbehaved clumps, unlike other violets that are usually spreading ground covers. Like all violets, ‘Etain’ enjoys regular fertilizing, steady watering, and frequent deadheading. The attractive, fleshy, bright green foliage needs protection from slugs and can be cut back if it gets too leggy.


 Noteworthy characteristics: Blooms practically all season.
 Care: Moist, rich, well-drained soil.
 Propagation:

 By division, layering, or cuttings.


 Problems:

 Slugs.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun Only;Full Sun to Part Shade;Part Shade Only
Moisture Dry to Medium;Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Attracts Birds; Attracts Butterflies; Fragrant Flowers; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Early Summer; Fall; Late Spring; Late Summer; Spring; Summer
Foliage Color Evergreen
Flower Color Blue Flower; Purple/ Lavender Flower; Yellow Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Edging, Naturalizing
Style Shade, Rock Garden, Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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