Viola x wittrockiana 'Colossus Deep Blue With Blotch' ~ Colossus™ Deep Blue With Blotch Pansy size-95-g The long bright violet panicles

The long bright violet panicles with orange eyes bloom close to the foliage repeatedly from late spring into fall attracting bees and butterflies

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Viola x wittrockiana 'Colossus Deep Blue With Blotch' ~ Colossus™ Deep Blue With Blotch Pansy size-95-g The long bright violet paniclesColossus Deep Blue With Blotch Pansy is a vigorous perennial with a dense and tight, non stretching habit and dark green leaves. The extra large upward facing flowers are deep violet blue with a black blotch and bloom from fall through spring in mild winters. Prefers full sun and moist well drained soils. The Colossus series has improved heat and humidity tolerance and can tolerate a hard freeze if the soil is not dry, otherwise may experience dieback