BOWLES' BLACK VIOLA - HEIRLOOM
Viola tricolor
Velvety dark purple (almost black) flowers with pale yellow eyes. Blooms from spring until frost. A true garden classic, self-seeds freely and comes back true-to-type each year. Are very prolific.
Biennial, 4-6" tall.
Planting Instructions: Sow indoors 1/4" deep, 10-12 weeks before planting out. Seeds will germinate in 10-14 days. Transplant when the spring temperatures are still cool and a light frost is possible. Plants enjoy cool, rich soil and grow
well in partial shade.
Seed Saving Instructions: Violas are well known for being self-seeders. Seeds
can be collected by cutting the entire plant in late summer after the blooming has stopped. Dry plants on a piece of paper and collect the tiny black seeds.