Horned violet
Viola cornuta · Violets · Violet family
Also known as: Tufted Pansy · Viola
Very easy10–20cmPet-friendlyEdible
Horned violet care at a glance
Horned violet (Viola cornuta) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Weather on Horned violet
Common pests on Horned violet include Slugs and snails. Also possible: Aphids, Spider mites and Violet gall midge. Possible diseases include Powdery mildew, Southern blight and Leaf spot. Horned violet is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Slugs and snails High
- Aphids Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Violet gall midge Low
Disease
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Southern blight Medium
- Leaf spot Medium
Weather
- Heat stress Low
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Frequently asked questions about Horned violet
- Which pests affect Horned violet?
- Common pests on Horned violet include Slugs and snails. Also possible: Aphids, Spider mites and Violet gall midge.
- Which diseases affect Horned violet?
- Possible diseases include Powdery mildew, Southern blight and Leaf spot.
- Is Horned violet toxic to cats and dogs?
- Horned violet is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Horned violet need?
- Horned violet has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Horned violet need?
- Horned violet prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Horned violet frost-hardy?
- Horned violet is not frost-hardy.
- Can you eat Horned violet?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: flowers.