About
The Altai violet, a charming, compact, tufted perennial from subalpine and montane grasslands in the Altai Mountains with small, heart-shaped, mid-green leaves and short-stemmed, pansy-like, yellow and purple bicoloured flowers in spring and early summer. A delightful alpine violet for a cool, well-drained rock garden or trough.
About the genus
Viola can be annuals, biennials or deciduous or evergreen perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and 5-petalled flowers of characteristic shape
Plant details
Suggested usesWoodland gardens, naturalised areas, ground cover
Care notes
CultivationMoist, humus-rich soil in dappled shade. Tolerates dry shade once established
PruningAllow to naturalise. Cut back after seeding if desired
PropagationSelf-seeds readily. Divide clumps in autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free