Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Violaceae
Native
Southwestern Europe
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Flower Color
Purple
Bloom Season
Heaviest in cool weather
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Edible Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About King Henry Viola Seeds
Viola cornuta
¾" deep violet-blue with a small bright yellow center
Planting Viola
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 4"–6"
Hardiness Zones
6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun to part shade
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
⅛"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ⅛" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 4"–6" |
| Thinning | When ½"–1" tall, thin to 1 every 4"–6" |
| Germination | 7–20 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. Cold Climates: 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or in midsummer for fall and the following spring bloom. Mild Climates: Late summer for cool–season bloom. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, just as flower buds begin to open. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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20 reviews
- Jennifer R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/1/26my favorite early bloomer
these dainty purple blooms were the first to appear in my Arizona garden & are the tiny elders now. Their colors are just as vibrant now as when they appeared. very happy with these seeds! Next season, I'll spread them around in containers and give the away to friends. such a pretty flower to share!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests5/6/26Hey Jennifer,
We're so happy that our King Henry Viola Seeds were your first early bloomers in your Arizona garden! There's something so special about those first flowers of the season, and we're so happy our violas got to be your garden's welcoming committee! We think it's wonderful that you're planning to spread the joy by growing them in containers to share with friends next season - what a lovely way to pass along the beauty of these pretty flowers! Thanks for sharing your blooming success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Athena B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/7/26Excellent germination rate and beautiful flowers
These came up really well and did great until the heat set in. I’ll definitely grow again
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests4/7/26Hey Athena,
We're so excited to hear your King Henry Viola Seeds had excellent germination and produced beautiful flowers! It sounds like they were absolutely thriving until that summer heat kicked in. These lovely violas really do prefer those cooler temperatures! We're thrilled you're planning to grow them again - they're going to bring such gorgeous color and charm to your garden when the weather is just right for them. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Ammie C.GA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/24/26Great Germination
All of my seeds sprouted, and the seedlings are so cute! I love violas in the spring
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? Raised Bed - Amy F.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/13/255 Stars
Good germination rate, hardy seedlings :)
- Maria D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/14/245 Stars
I am excited about this 2024 summer season for gardening. It's been a wonderful experience with Botanical Interest seeds, and it has allowed me to sow many kinds and varieties of different flowers and vegetables for good quality seeds!! Thank you😁BOTANICAL INTEREST.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate