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Viola tricolor Heartsease (1 Page of 5) The Viola tricolor plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Violaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Heartsease. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Viola tricolor Common Name: Heartsease Family: Violaceae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.15 Mature Width: 0.15 Habitat: Cultivated and waste ground, short grassland etc, mainly on acid and neutral soils[17].
Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in the autumn in a cold frame.
Division in the autumn or just after flowering. The plant is a short-lived perennial and division is not that worthwhile.
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