‘Etain’ Hardy Viola
Viola odorata ‘Etain‘
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 5a-8b Find Your Zone
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height at Maturity: 6-8″
Width at Maturity: 8-10″ or more
Spacing: 8-10″ apart
Spacing: 8-10″ apart
Growth Habit / Form: Mounding Clump
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: Soft Lemon Yellow with Lavender edge
Flower Type: Single
Flower Size: 1.5-2″
Flowering Period: North: Spring to Fall | South: Spring and Fall
Flowering Period: North: Spring to Fall | South: Spring and Fall
Fragrant Flowers: Yes!
Foliage Color: Green
Fragrant Foliage: No
Berries: No
Sun Needs: Part Shade to Full Shade in hot climates; Full Sun to Full Shade in cool climates (Zones 4-6)
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Clay (amend heavy clay to ensure good drainage), Loam, Sand, Silt
Soil Drainage: Moist But Well Drained
Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Maintenance / Care: Low
Attracts: Butterflies, Visual Attention
Resistances: Cold, Heat
Description
If you love Pansies but are sad to see them go when temperatures begin to warm in spring, meet ‘Etain’, an elegant hardy Viola featuring loads of deliciously fragrant pansy-like flowers from spring to early summer then reblooming sporadically throughout summer and into fall. The large, nearly 2-inch pansy-like flowers have soft yellow petals beautifully edged in lavender. Very adaptable, this hardy clump-forming perennial can take the heat and the cold, thriving from Zone 4a in the north to Zone 8a in the South. In cooler climates it will grow in full sun to full shade however prefers shade in the afternoon in hot climates (Zone 7a-8b). Its smaller stature to 8 inches tall and wide makes it a fine choice as an accent plant or in groupings in smaller garden spaces or as a solo or combination container gardens.
Landscape & Garden Uses
Etain Hardy Viola is ideal for use as a low border or grouping in garden beds or along paths and walkways. Excellent as a solo or combined with other plants in containers that can be situated on patios, decks, porches and other outdoor living spaces where the pretty flowers and fragrance can be enjoyed from close up. A fine addition to cottage gardens, woodland gardens, rock gardens and yellow theme gardens.
Suggested Spacing: 8″ apart for mass plantings or border
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Growing Preferences
Etain Hardy Viola is easy to grow in a moist but well drained soil of average fertility and full sun to full shade, depending on your location. In Zones 4 to 7 it can be grown in full to to full shade. In the warmer climate of zones 7 and 8 we suggest some shade during the afternoon to all-day shade. Morning and evening sun are ok.
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I bought 5 pack of quart pots and it took me awhile to plant them on the ground. Nevertheless the plants did well. I finally was able to plant them in the shady part of my yard a few days ago. The violas are doing great and have fresh blooms everyday. I decided to buy another 5 pack of quart pots but it is temporarily out of stock.—————————————————-Thanks for the kind words and awesome review! We are so glad you are pleased and we hope you enjoy them for years to come! 🙂 Beth Steele | WBG



















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