Viola cornuta Icy but spicy

Viola Cornuta Icy but spicy is a creeping biennial with a flared rosette tuft and upright stems that behaves like a perennial. From April to September, it has a continuous and exceptionally long flowering period due to the succession of spontaneous seedlings. This perennial produces an abundance of flowers measuring 2 to 4cm (1 to 2in) in diameter with petals ranging from pale blue to deeper violet. The lower petals are speckled with white and bear a short spur measuring 1 to 2cm (1in) long. The flowers are slightly fragrant.

The Horned Violet, native to the Spanish Pyrenees, reaches a height of 15cm (6in) and a width of 40cm (16in). It has evergreen green foliage. The leaves, measuring 2 to 5cm (1 to 2in) in length, are ovate with toothed margins. Due to its high cold resistance, the Viola Cornuta can last for several seasons. It has rapid growth and excellent coverage. It is ideal for surrounding a bush, for example, or covering unused areas of land.

The Viola Cornuta can be placed in pots or planters due to its long flowering period and ease of cultivation. Additionally, it makes a magnificent decorative ground cover and can be used as a carpet to conceal bare soil. It also works well in flowerbeds, borders, rockeries, or even woodland areas. It pairs perfectly with spring bulbs such as snowdrops, daffodils, or crocuses, as well as shrubs and perennials. It is a filler plant. The horned pansy closely resembles a regular pansy but with smaller flowers. Its name Viola refers to pansies and violets in Latin. It originates from the Greek word 'ion', which is the name of a tiny violet flower.