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Viola, Horned Violet, Tufted Pansy 'Sorbet French Vanilla'

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Family

Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Viola (vy-OH-la)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Light Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Tjsangel

Warren, OH | June 2005 | positive

This is a great compact perennial that keeps on blooming! It loves the cooler spring and falls here in zone 5 also prefers partial shade...Read More

Weezingreens

Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | August 2002 | positive

'French Sorbet Vanilla' has a neat plant habit, yet blooms profusely. The 1" blooms are a creamy white.

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