Species violet

violet

Viola grypoceras var. exilis 'Sylettas'

Violet (Viola grypoceras var. exilis 'Sylettas') is an evergreen wildflower with small purple and white flowers. It is native to the United States and found in Colorado and Wyoming, where it grows best in moist, sandy soils. Its foliage can produce seeds that can be dispersed via wind or water, allowing it to spread easily. Its leaves are alternate and heart-shaped with a light green color, while its petals come in a range of soft purple and white colors, distributed in clusters on long stalks. Violet is not a popular garden plant but can be grown from seed. It has a charming appeal and is ideal for use in natural landscaping.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Cutting,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

3 - 8

Flowers:

Light purple Flowers

Sun:

Part shade,full shade

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Violets (Viola grypoceras var. exilis 'Sylettas') should have moist soil so they need enough water. It is best to water them in the morning so the foliage can dry out by the evening, to minimize the possibility of spreading fungal diseases. When watering, use a watering can with a narrow spout to target the soil with little to no splashing against the leaves. Do not let the plants sit in water or become overly saturated. It is better to water deeply and less often than lightly and more frequently. You should water your violets about once a week, allowing the top 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) of soil to dry between waterings. You should make sure to provide good drainage to avoid waterlogging and root rot.

sunlight

Violet (Viola grypoceras var. exilis 'Sylettas') is a flowering plant that thrives in full sun. It prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight each day. To ensure maximum sunlight exposure, this plant should be planted in an area that receives direct sunlight throughout the day. In addition, this plant should not be planted in areas that receive too much shade or its blooms may not come out as strong. The best time to expose your violet to sunlight is from when the sun rises until around mid-afternoon. This is the ideal time to maximize your plant’s exposure to direct sunlight.

pruning

For Violet (Viola grypoceras var. exilis 'Sylettas'), it is recommended to lightly prune in mid-summer, once or twice a year. This will help to keep the plant and promote more flowering and vigour. Lightly pinch or trim each stem after flowering and also trim off any dead or decaying stems and dead blooms. To encourage unrestricted growth, cut away any snarls or crossed vines which can stunt a plant’s growth. Pruning at this time will help give the Violet plant a strong annual pruning and help it reach its full potential.

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Starts Flowering

Viola grypoceras var. exilis 'Sylettas' typically begins flowering in April.

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