Penny Red Blotch Viola is a hardy compact uniform perennial with tight branches and toothed green heart-shaped leaves leaves. The fragrant red flowers with a dark face and tiny yellow eye have blooms in spring and fall, and can be deadheaded to prolong blooms. Prefers full sun and moist well-drained soils. Type: Perennial Height: - 0.5' Spread: - 0.5' Spacing: 0.5’ USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 Culture: Full Sun , Part Sun Bloom Color: Red Season of Interest: Spring , Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly- keep soil moisture consistent. Susceptible to fugal leaf damage. Watch for snails and slugs. Deadheading can prolong bloom season. Plants may go dormant in summer heat. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders , Woodland Gardens , Naturalized Areas , Wildlife Gardens , and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells , Wood Spurge , Violet IMAGES: Photo by David J. Stang, Viola cornuta Penny Red Blotch 1zz , CC BY-SA 4.0 , (2) Photo by David J. Stang, Viola cornuta Penny Red Blotch 2zz , CC BY-SA 4.0 , (3) Shakti450 , Flower 41 HDR , CC BY-SA 4.0 *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.