The delightful color combination in this blend is sure to pretty-up your garden. Violas bloom reliably in cool weather; sow them where they will receive afternoon shade to prolong blooming during hot spells. Violas are known to reseed, popping up in unexpected places to the delight of the gardener! Enjoy these delicately flavored flowers in salads, as cupcake toppers, or more. Perennial in USDA zones 6 to 9, often grown as an annual. Deer resistant.

Family: Violaceae

Native: Southwestern Europe

Hardiness: Frost-tolerant perennial in USDA zones 6–9

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Bloom Period: Heaviest in cool weather

Plant Dimensions: 8" tall

Variety Info: ¾" blooms in lavender-blue, purple, pale yellow, and cream

Attributes: Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Edible Flower, Good for Containers, Frost Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or midsummer for fall and the following spring bloom. Mild Climates: Late summer for cool-season blooms.

When to Start Inside: 8 to 10 weeks before your average last frost date for early spring planting, and midsummer for fall planting in both mild and cold climates.

Days to Emerge: 7 – 20 Days

Seed Depth: ⅛"

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 4" – 6"

Thinning: When ½" – 1" tall, thin to 1 every 4" – 6"