Etain Viola
Etain Viola
3-5 Months Mature
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Plant Type: Viola
Bloom Seasons: Winter, Spring, and Fall
Suitable Hardiness Zones: 6, 7, 8, and 9
Biological Resistance: Pest Resistant (General) and Disease Resistant (General)
Environmental Tolerance: Drought Tolerant, Salt Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, and Rocky/Sandy Soil Tolerant
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, and Ladybugs & Pest Hunters
Special Features: Fragrant, Edible, and Year-Round Interest
Bloom Color: Purple and Patterned
Foliage Color: Green
Sunlight Needs: Partial Sun/Shade (3-6 hrs/day)
Lifespan: Perennial
Mature Spread: 6"-12"
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About this Plant
Viola ‘Etain’ is a timeless, evergreen perennial dating back to the 1800s, often considered one of the most beautiful results of early cross-breeding between pansies and violas.
Prized for its large, striking blooms and delightful fragrance, ‘Etain’ features pale yellow petals delicately edged in a soft violet-purple. Unlike many violas, this variety blooms from spring through summer and acts as a magnet for butterflies. It is remarkably hardy and drought tolerant once established, maintaining its evergreen foliage throughout the year in many climates.
With a slightly taller habit than standard violas, ‘Etain’ performs beautifully as a fragrant groundcover, in garden borders, or as a sophisticated centerpiece in patio pots and containers.
Garden Uses: Borders, pots, patios, butterfly gardens, fragrant groundcover
Growing Conditions: Sun to part shade · Moderate to dry water · Drought tolerant · Hardy