{"product_id":"viola-spp-blue","title":"Viola spp. Blue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"29\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eBlue Viola\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"859\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"31\" data-end=\"47\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"50\"\u003eViola spp. Blue is a charming cool-season flowering perennial commonly grown as an annual for its prolific display of vibrant blue to violet blooms. Flowering freely through autumn, winter and spring, this compact plant produces masses of cheerful flowers above neat mounds of bright green foliage, bringing long-lasting colour to garden beds, borders, containers and hanging baskets. Well-suited to Melbourne's climate, Blue Viola thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and performs best in full sun to part shade. Regular watering and removal of spent flowers will encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Its compact growth habit, excellent flowering performance and ability to brighten gardens during the cooler months make it a popular choice for seasonal displays and mass plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"861\" data-end=\"870\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"915\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8xoe1f\" data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"915\"\u003eShrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p4e5kj\" data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"956\"\u003eHeight: 10–20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6nai2\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eWidth: 15–25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"987\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"sovjbn\" data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vagw84\" data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jpamr3\" data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eFlowers in Autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cb7nje\" data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eFlowers in Winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s9fua0\" data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1097\"\u003eFlowers in Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1117\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vm4tva\" data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jzge2e\" data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eViolet-blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15t47ed\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eYellow eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xtbob3\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1054j8d\" data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eEdible Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r42ta3\" data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eHerbaceous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9fwte6\" data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y869ay\" data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"15646pu\" data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eLong flowering period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16wfnig\" data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eExcellent for borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"blr3hr\" data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1351\"\u003eIdeal for hanging baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18c3fjd\" data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1380\"\u003eSuitable for mass planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1605\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eGenerally regarded as non-toxic to humans, dogs and cats. Flowers are edible and are often used as a decorative garnish. 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