Viola 'Bowles Black'

Viola 'Bowles Black' is a small plant with purple-black flowers. Place it near the edge of a path or in containers where you can admire the cute little flowers up close.

Viola 'Bowles Black' makes a good groundcover because it self-sows abundantly, filling in spaces between larger plants.

Violas attract butterflies and beneficial insects, making them good companion plants in the vegetable garden. The flowers are edible.

Hardiness Zones: 5-9

Height: 6"

Spacing: 4"

Light: Full sun to part shade

Sowing Viola Seeds

Start viola seeds indoors 8 weeks before the last frost date. Lightly cover the seeds with soil.