True
to its name, Violet Black Magic has 1" wide, solid matte black flowers with a
tiny bright yellow eye. Growing only to a height of 6 to 8 inches, it is one of
the darkest flowers in existence!
This
viola is an early blooming plant and is usually grown as an annual. It blooms
from May to July and again in the cool of fall. Black Magic forms small low
mounds with shiny, emerald green foliage.
Planting Black Magic will depend on your climate. It is a cool
season bloomer, and is perfect for starting and ending the season in colder
climates. It grows best in cool, moist, shady environments; good well-draining
soil with organic matter is recommended. It has demonstrated good heat
tolerance in the south.
In the
north, plants can tolerate full sun but prefer partial to full shade. Shade
from deciduous trees is ideal because the plants growing below receive full sun
in the spring, followed by protection from the harsh summer sun once the trees
get their leaves. If plants are cut back after the first bloom cycle, they will
likely bloom again in the fall. This plant grows well in zones
5-8.
