Viola Celestial Blue Moon
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners seeking heat-tolerant, deer-resistant seasonal color.
Discover the Viola Celestial™ Blue Moon, an evergreen perennial that offers beauty for three seasons. This charming plant blooms from early spring to late fall, showcasing delicate, creamy white flowers with an elegant sky-blue wash and a bright yellow eye, all emitting a lovely fragrance. Its compact, rounded, and bushy habit, paired with rich dark green foliage, makes it ideal for mass plantings, containers, or as a delightful ground cover and edging. Bred for heat tolerance and deer resistance, it thrives in sunny to sun-dappled locations with well-drained soil, requiring minimal maintenance.
$18.95
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Category Rank
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#864 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-31%
Below average
SKU
29085
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a unique, sophisticated color palette for cool seasons
- Climate-conscious growers needing plants that survive early spring frosts
- Container gardeners looking for compact, versatile filler plants
Who should skip it
- Residents in regions with intense, scorching summer heat
- Landscapers wanting large, high-impact blooms without mass planting
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer a hands-off approach
Performance breakdown
Seasonal Longevity
Continuous blooms from spring through fall provide exceptional garden presence.
Maintenance Ease
Low-effort growth habit makes this an ideal choice for busy gardeners.
Heat Tolerance
Bred specifically to withstand summer stress without sacrificing floral output.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance protects your landscape investment from common wildlife damage.
Pollinator Appeal
Fragrant blooms effectively draw bees and butterflies into your outdoor space.
Design Versatility
Compact, mounding form adapts perfectly to containers, borders, or ground cover.
Key Specs
SKU
29085
Genus
Viola
Variety
'Smev1'
Item Form
1-Quart
Life Cycle
Perennial
Mature Height
8 inches
Mature Width
14 inches
Hardiness Zones
5 - 8
Features
- Offers 3 seasons of continuous interest
- Fragrant, delicate porcelain-colored flowers
- Compact, bushy habit for versatile use
- Bred for excellent heat tolerance
- Naturally deer resistant
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Suitable for containers and garden beds
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality and unique design of the Viola Celestial Blue Moon. Reviewers frequently note the plants arrive healthy and establish quickly, demonstrating excellent vigor. The deep, unusual blue coloration is a major draw, often exceeding expectations for saturation and bloom density. This reliable performance and stunning visual impact confirm its strong value proposition, making it a highly recommended choice for gardeners seeking distinctive color.
Know before you buy
This variety is a prolific bloomer that provides continuous color from early spring through late fall, offering three full seasons of interest.
Yes, this specific variety was bred for improved heat tolerance, allowing it to maintain its health and appearance better than many traditional violas during the warmer months.
While no plant is entirely deer-proof, the Viola Celestial Blue Moon is naturally deer resistant, making it a reliable choice for gardens where deer pressure is a common concern.
Their compact, mounding habit makes them excellent for containers and hanging baskets, as well as for edging or mass plantings in the ground.
For the best results, plant in a location that receives full sun to partial shade with soil that is kept consistently moist but well-drained to prevent root rot.
It is considered a low-maintenance plant. Aside from moderate watering, it requires very little intervention to maintain its bushy, rounded shape and continuous bloom cycle.
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