Viola, Horned Violet, Tufted Pansy
Violacornuta 'Bowles Black'

Family: Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Viola (vy-OH-la)
Species: cornuta (kor-NOO-tuh)
Cultivar: Bowles Black

Synonym:Viola nigra

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed