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Question
Where can I get some viola plants? Or seeds?
How long do they take to grow? I had never heard
of them, but was fascinated by a program on public
radio. They sound so lovely. Are they hard to
care for? Do they like sun, shade, partial sun?
Do they make a good border? I understand there
are several color combinations. Thanks for any
info. you can give me. I am not really a very
good gardner, but am so interested in these little
flowers. Thanks. Caroline Harrington
Caroline,
Thank you for your inquiry. In fact, this is the second time I answer your email, but Allexperts insists it is still pending.
You have many questions regarding violas and would take volumes to answer properly. Violas bloom in late spring, are forerunners to the pansies and closely related to violets. With this in mind, I'd suggest you visit
www.americanvioletsociety.org
and peruse its archives or do a search on violas, to get the information you need. Good luck!
Norma Beredjiklian
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Norma Beredjiklian
Expertise
I can answer general questions about sweet violets and other members of the genus Viola (pansies, violas and violettas)that include lists of cultivated varieties as well as the best known native (wild) varieties; how to`s about growing, seeding, maintaining violets; how best to utilize violets, violas, violettas and pansies in your home and lifestyle; lots about its traditions and history, flower meaning, trivia, etc.; violets in the Arts Cannot answer intricate questions about botanical specifics and/or taxonomy (have resources though!).
Experience
Editor of The Violet Gazette, a quarterly journal published by The American Violet Society - 1994-2001.
Violet gardener.
Writing 2 books on violets.
Organizations
The American Violet Society
Garden Writers Association of America
Publications
Sweet Times
Washington Woman
The Violet Gazette
Themestream.com
Education/Credentials
BA History (SFSU)
Awards and Honors
Premier Stolon from the International Violet Fraternity (Confrerie de la Violette) in Toulouse (France) 1999
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