| Botanical name | Viola species |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | All violas has similarly shaped flowers, with the lower petal often carrying dark markings. |
| Common name(s) | Heartsease, Pansy, Violet |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Most species has lobed, elliptic, kidney or heart-shaped foliage. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained , Moist , Enriched |
| Propagation | Propagate from seed or basal cuttings or by division, depending on the growth form. |
Viola species (Heartsease, Pansy, Violet)
- Botanical name: Viola species
- Common name(s): Heartsease, Pansy, Violet
- Categories: Annuals, Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
Most species are small plants with lobed, elliptic, kidney or heart-shaped foliage. All violas has similarly shaped flowers, with the lower petal often carrying dark markings.
Family: Violaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: VYE-oh-luh
Viola species requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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All violas has similarly shaped flowers, with the lower petal often carrying dark markings.
Most species has lobed, elliptic, kidney or heart-shaped foliage.
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