Common Name | Hardy violet |
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Family | Violaceae |
Genus | [Viola](/product-category/genus/perennial/viola/) |
species | hybrid |
Plant Type | [Perennial](/product-category/genus/perennial/) |
US Patent # | PP19996 |
EU Grant # | — |
Bloom Time | — |
Flower Color | [Pink](/product-category/flower-color/pink/), [Purple](/product-category/flower-color/purple/) |
Foliage Color | [Green](/product-category/leaf-color/leaf-color-green/), [Purple](/product-category/leaf-color/leaf-color-purple/), [Red](/product-category/leaf-color/leaf-color-red/) |
Dormancy | Required |
Exposure | [Part Shade](/product-category/exposure/part-shade/), [Full Shade](/product-category/exposure/full-shade/) |
Growth Habit | [Clumping](/product-category/growth-habit/clumping/) |
Growth Rate | [Fast](/product-category/growth-rate/growth-rate-fast/) |
Hardiness Zone | [5](/product-category/hardiness-zone/5/), [6](/product-category/hardiness-zone/6/), [7](/product-category/hardiness-zone/7/), [8](/product-category/hardiness-zone/8/), [9](/product-category/hardiness-zone/9/) |
How Different? | It has deep green leaves and a large dark central pattern. Compared to 'Mars' it is more vigorous, has better leaf color, and bigger, rounder leaves. |
Landscape Value | Wonderful as a ground cover or edging, as an under-story plant under shrubs, or in a mixed container. |
Most Active Growing Season | [Spring](/product-category/most-active-growing-season/most-active-growing-season-spring/) |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 8" / 12" / 7" |
Soil (Garden) | Moist organic soil with good drainage. |
Water (Garden) | Moderate |
Special Uses | [Deep South](/product-category/special-uses/deep-south/), [Deer Resistant](/product-category/special-uses/deer-resistant/) |
Comments | Does not seed around. Flowers appear before the leaves in early spring and are typical violet flowers. The leaves cover them up. |
Viola ‘Heartthrob’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
The lovely heart-shaped leaves have deep burgundy centers that contrast with the bright green leaf edges. A wonderful foliage plant that is attractive in containers, the front of the border, or as a ground cover.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 5-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 8″ / 12″ / 7″
Exposure: Part Shade, Full Shade
Bloom Time(s): —
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 1.0 – 1.5 |
pH | 5.5 – 6.8 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 6 – 8 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Short Day |
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