V. cornuta varieties, frequently hybridized, are compact, 6-10 inches tall, with 1 to 2-inch flowers in two-to-three colors. They may have unusual patterns and/or rays in deeper, contrasting colors.

Horned violet (Viola cornuta) is the sweet-smelling, delicate flower in question. Also known as tufted violet, this perennial is characterized by a creeping growth that is ideal for a grass ...