Seed Needs Viola Seeds for Planting King Henry Violas - Heirloom & Open Pollinated Annual Flower Seed to Plant an Outdoor Butterfly Wildflower Garden

Seed Needs Viola Seeds for Planting King Henry Violas - Heirloom & Open Pollinated Annual Flower Seed to Plant an Outdoor Butterfly Wildflower Garden

Appearance: King Henry Violas feature large, velvety flowers with a distinctive deep purple hue, often accented by a bright yellow center, making them a striking addition to any garden or floral arrangement. Growth: These perennial violas are hardy in Zones 5-9, growing to about 6-8 inches tall. They prefer partial shade but can tolerate full sun if kept consistently moist, perfect for edging or mass planting. Flowering: Known for their long blooming period, King Henry Violas can flower from spring through fall, providing continuous color and appeal in garden beds or containers. Usage: Popular for ornamental borders, ground cover, or in mixed flower beds, these violas are also valued for their ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. Quality: All seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture. Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored. Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall. Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids. Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days. Freshness - All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection! King Henry Viola is aptly named for it’s lush violet coloring, which is reminiscent to royalty. These beautiful flowering plants will produce yellow eyes, which are surrounded by a lighter shade of lavender-purple, and accented with dark violet veins. King Henry is very popular in pots and containers, and is undoubtedly best used in window boxes as well. Their low profile growth habits make these plants a great selection for flower beds and raised beds too. Growing to a mature height of only 6 to 8 inches tall, King Henry will need little to no maintenance, and not only displays colorful flowers, but attractive blue-green foliage also. The plants are known to attract all sorts of beneficial insects to the garden, and will definitely lure in the butterflies and bumblebees. They can be used in insectaries and butterfly gardens to add depth that other flowers simply cannot. Grown as an annual flowering plant in cooler climates, and a tender perennial in warmer climates, the blooms will often times wilt with the Summer heat. If temperatures are too hot, choose an area of partial shade to prolong their life. King Henry is easily a favorite in the gardening community, and will go great with additional selections of Pansies and Violas. Pair them with the Johnny Jump Up, Clear Black Crystals Pansy, or the Rococo Violas.