Viola biflora
twin-flowered violet
A perennial alpine wildflower, to around 10cm high, with creeping rhizomes and kidney-shaped green leaves with scalloped edges. Small, bright yellow flowers, with purple-brown veining on the lower petals, are produced in late spring and summer
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Purple Brown | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Purple Brown | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Violaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Viola can be annuals, biennials or deciduous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and 5-petalled flowers of characteristic shape
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- N Hemisphere
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in moist soil in a sheltered position with protection from strong sunlight and cold, drying winds
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Rock garden
- Wildflower meadow
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids and violet leaf midges
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to pansy leaf spot, powdery mildews, a rust and virus diseases
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