Viola cornuta 'PAS733562' ~ Sorbet™ XP Orange Viola Size:18-CT FLAT Its stiff steel blue needles

Its stiff steel blue needles hold their color in winter

The flowers are a deep pink or reddish-pink color

and the flower buds are also edible

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Viola cornuta 'PAS733562' ~ Sorbet™ XP Orange Viola Size:18-CT FLAT Its stiff steel blue needlesSorbet XP Orange Viola is a hardy compact uniform perennial with tight branches and toothed green heart shaped leaves leaves. The fragrant bright orange flowers can bloom freely from fall through spring in mild winters if deadheaded. Prefers full sun and moist well drained soils. The Sorbet of XP series has larger flowers with a more consistent and uniform form. Type: Perennial Height: 0. 75' Spread: 0. 75' Spacing: 0. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 9