Viola 'Penny Violet': Deep Violet Richness for Cool Seasons

Viola 'Penny Violet'

Rich, deep violet flowers make Viola 'Penny Violet' a staple in the Penny series for its versatile, sophisticated color. The 1–1.25 inch blooms cover compact, uniform plants (4–6 inches tall, spreading to 1 foot) from fall through spring. Exceptional cold tolerance and day-length neutral flowering ensure reliable performance when few other plants are in bloom.

Color & Performance

The flowers are a saturated, blue-based violet—deep and rich—with a tiny yellow eye. The color holds beautifully in cool temperatures. Plants are exceptionally uniform, cold-hardy (surviving hard freezes), and flower heavily in short winter days. The compact, mounding habit makes them ideal for formal plantings, edging, and containers where consistency matters.

Growing Requirements

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade. Best in cool weather.
• Height: 4–6 inches.
• Spread: 10–12 inches (1 foot or less).
• Soil: Well-drained, organic-rich.
• Water: Moderate. Even moisture.

Landscape Uses

Versatile for any cool-season design: massed in beds, edging paths, filling containers, underplanting bulbs. Pairs beautifully with yellow, white, cream, orange, and pink violas. The deep violet provides a sophisticated anchor in mixed plantings. Reliable for overwintering in zones 6–9.

Maintenance

Deadhead to promote new flowers. Slow-release fertilizer at planting. Light monthly feeding. Protect from heat. Afternoon shade in warm zones. Edible flowers for culinary use.

Viola 'Penny Violet'—deep, rich violet on cold-tough, uniform plants for sophisticated cool-season color.