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Genus: Viola Species: cornuta Common Name: Horned Violet Family: Violaceae Order: Malpighiales Native: Spain, Pyrenees Mountains Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 0.5 to 0.75 foot Width: 0.5 to 1 foot Flowering Season: Spring to Summer Flower Color: Red, purple, yellow, white or bicolor Propagation: Seed Zone: 6-11 Note: This short-lived perennial is suitable for bedding, edging, and containers. Monitor plant for fungal leaf diseases, snails, and slugs. Prefers partly shady, moist, well-drained, organic-rich soil.