Description
Freckles Violet is a charming perennial that thrives in Massachusetts gardens, bringing delicate beauty from early spring to mid-summer. Its unique white flowers, speckled with blue spots, bloom atop brick-red stems, adding an eye-catching contrast to garden beds. The heart-shaped green leaves remain vibrant throughout the season, enhancing the plant’s ornamental appeal. Ideal for naturalizing woodland gardens or edging borders, this ground-hugging violet spreads quickly, creating a lush, colorful display.
Freckles Violet prefers full sun to partial shade and grows well in average to moist soil conditions. Though fast-growing, it requires regular maintenance, including pruning after flowering to encourage healthy regrowth. This perennial is deer-resistant but can self-seed and spread, making it excellent for mass plantings. For best results in Massachusetts landscapes, mulch in winter to protect its crown and ensure vigorous spring growth.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: Viola sororia 'Freckles'
Color: blue, white
Light: full sun – part sun
Watering: keep soil consistently moist
Soil: tolerates various soil types
Zone: 3 – 8
Plant Shape: Ground-hugging
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: Height (4″- 6″), Width (6″)
Blooming Season: Early spring to mid-summer
Growth Rate: Fast
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