Viola cornuta Molly Sanderson

Viola Cornuta Molly Sanderson is a short-lived perennial that forms a spreading rosette clump. From April to September, it has a continuous and exceptionally long flowering period due to the succession of spontaneous seedlings. This perennial produces an abundance of flowers measuring 2 to 4 cm (1 to 2in) in diameter with petals of satin black colour. The lower petals are marked with white. The flowers are slightly fragrant.

The Horned Violet, native to the Spanish Pyrenees, reaches a height of 15 cm (6in). It has evergreen green foliage. The leaves, 2 to 5 cm (1 to 2in) long, are ovate with dentate margins. Thanks to its high cold resistance, Viola Cornuta can last for several seasons. It has rapid growth and excellent coverage. It is ideal for surrounding a bush, for example, or covering unused areas of land.

Viola Cornuta can be planted in pots or containers due to its long flowering period and ease of cultivation. Furthermore, it makes a magnificent decorative groundcover and can be used as a carpet to hide bare soil. It is also suitable for flower beds, borders, rock gardens, or even woodland areas. It pairs perfectly with spring bulbs such as snowdrops, daffodils, or crocuses, as well as with shrubs and perennials. It is a filler plant. The horned pansy closely resembles a pansy with smaller flowers. Its name, Viola, refers to pansies and violets in Latin. It originated from the Greek word 'ion', which is the name of a tiny violet flower.