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Viola cucullaria 'Purple Showers'

Marsh Blue Violet or Purple Showers Violet

The "energizer bunny" of Violas. Purple Showers is a clump-forming selection with large, 2 inch long, slightly fragrant flowers that are bright clear purple. They create a dramatic color impact in the spring garden, especially when combined with yellow and red tulips. Though this variety blooms the heaviest from late spring to early summer, it will continue to send up flowers sporadically throughout the summer in cooler zones.


Height

6-8 Inches

Spread

8-12 Inches

Bloom Color

Purple

USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Prefers moist, well-drained soils in full to partial shade. Tolerant of a variety of soils. Propagate by seed. Deadhead to prolong blooming season and promote a new flush of growth. Best used in the shady or woodland garden as a groundcover or edge.

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
Container
Native to US
Moist Shade
Edging
Rock Garden
Native to Northeast
Ground Cover
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Shade
Part Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Early Spring
Soil Moisture Needs
Moist
Good Drainage