‘Rosina’ strawberry viola

Viola odorata 'Rosina'

Type:: Perennials
Notable Traits:: fragrant
heirloom garden plant
low-maintenance
resistant: deer
tolerant of black walnut
tolerates clay soil
Hardiness:: Zone 5 – 11
Mature Height:: 8-12in
Light:: part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure)
part to full shade (4 hours or less sun)
shade (northern exposure)
Bloom Color:: pink
Bloom Time:: spring
Foliage:: green
Butterfly Host:: Great Spangled Fritillary

Dusky pink fragrant blooms open in early spring over heart-shaped leaves.

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