Brushstrokes Viola Seeds

Don't under-estimate these stout, fluttery little friends. They are tough as old boots. Frost tolerant, heat tolerant, smell wonderful, and can even take a trampling. They are the go-to flower for when its too early or too late in the season for all other outdoor flowers, and we are their biggest fans.

Brushstrokes are are a riot of color and pattern. They appear to be painted with stripes and batiked in bold gem tones, ranging from pinks and purple, to yellow and orange, to bronze and burgundy.

Plant Info

Botanical Name	Viola wittrockiana
Height	6-10" when full grown
Spacing	9" between plants
Light	Full sun or part shade
Zone	Grows everywhere in the USA (perennial, zones 2-11)
Kids & Pets & Deer	Edible, and Deer Resistant
Climate	Cold hardy and heat tolerant
Water	Drought tolerant
Indoor & Pots	Grows well in containers outside

Growing Info

How to Plant	Stick in the dirt 1/8" deep, 2" apart, making sure the seeds are covered with soil - they need darkness to germinate. Water gently & regularly as seedlings emerge over the next 2 weeks. Once babies are 2” tall, pluck so there's just one per 12"
Where to Plant	Find a place that gets mostly sun or part shade, with good soil
When to Plant	Transfer seedlings outdoors 2 weeks before last frost
When to Expect Blooms	Blooms from early spring through early winter
Care Instructions	Water regularly, and pick blooms to encourage more
Extra Credit	Edible petals - and delicious when candied