Viola cornuta 'Penny Purple Picotee' ~ Penny™ Purple Picotee Viola very-wet-area (2) Photo by Ann-Sophie Qvarnström

(2) Photo by Ann-Sophie Qvarnström

The leaves are deeply lobed and have a variegated pattern of green

creating a beautiful contrast with its dark green foliage

while alkaline soils produce pink-hued flowers

Viola cornuta 'Penny Purple Picotee' ~ Penny™ Purple Picotee Viola very-wet-area (2) Photo by Ann-Sophie QvarnströmPenny Purple Picotee Viola is a hardy compact uniform perennial with tight branches and toothed green heart shaped leaves leaves. The striking fragrant flowers have a white face with black striping and and yellow eye with violet picoted edging that has blooms in spring and fall, and can be deadheaded to prolong blooms. Prefers full sun and moist well drained soils. Type: Perennial Height: 0. 5' Spread: 0. 5' Spacing: 0. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9