User:Darorcilmir/Viola cornuta
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Genus: | Viola
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Species: | Viola cornuta
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Viola cornuta is a low-growing, clump-forming evergreen perennial in the genus Viola (violet), originating in the Pyrenees. It grows to 50cm in height and spread. It has mid-green ovate leaves with rounded teeth, and masses of delicate blue flowers in early summer. The flower consists of five strap-shaped petals with a slender spur.[1] [2]
This plant has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Fuller, Rodney (1993). Pansies, violas and violettas: the complete guide. United Kingdom: Crowood Press. ISBN 1852237481.
- ^ Edwards, Ray (1999). Hardy perennials: RHS practicals. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley.
- ^ http://apps.rhs.org.uk/plantselector/plant?plantid=2025
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