Viola elatior (Tall violet)

Other names: Viola erecta, Shrubby violet, Elatior violet, Great violet

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Moisture-retentive
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Grow in moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Will tolerate drier conditions. May need staking or support from neighboring plants.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Underplanting, Wildflower, Woodland

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Inappropriate
Low Desert = Inappropriate

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Branching

Native to

Eastern Europe, Western Asia, Central Europe, Southern Europe

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division, Stem tip cuttings

Propagation

Divide in spring or autumn. Take stem-tip cuttings in spring or late summer. Sow seed in a cold frame when ripe or in spring. Collect seed pods when they turn upright but before they split. Store pods in a paper bag until seeds are released.

Other plants

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Viola

Companion plants (0)

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