Viola cornuta 'Colormax Clear Purple' ~ Colormax® Clear Purple Viola greater-50ft-height Stems sporting small green seedheads

Stems sporting small green seedheads at the tips resembling fox tails sprawl out from the center from mid spring into summer

Loose raceme of small tubular purple-blue flowers with distinct candy-striping in the throat bloom heavily in late spring and again in late summer if deadheaded

Clematis Hagley Hybrid 2

IMAGE: Photos by UBC Botanical Garden

Some susceptibility to powdery mildew

Viola cornuta 'Colormax Clear Purple' ~ Colormax® Clear Purple Viola greater-50ft-height Stems sporting small green seedheadsColormax Clear Purple Viola is a compact reblooming perennial with uniform trailing branches and dark green leaves. The large, fragrant, deep violet flowers blooms in spring and fall, and can be deadheaded to prolong the blooms. Prefers full sun and moist well drained soils. The Colormax series has improved heat tolerance and can bloom well under heat stress. Type: Perennial Height: 0. 5' Spread: 0. 5' 1' Spacing: 0. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 6 11