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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

Height

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Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Sun Exposure

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Danger

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)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

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Seed Collecting

Light Shade

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

White/Near White

Cream/Tan

Fruit Colors

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Evergreen

Smooth

Days to Maturity

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Seed Type

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Usage

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Disease Resistance

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Leaf Type

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Annuals

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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

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