I've tried violas, too...quite a few times...where i had planted..they did not come up...But since I gave up on them and reused the soil...which is everywhere...i have these violas throughout garden...at least I think they are them.

Juanita

p.s. the garden forums annual/perennial forums may be able to assist with your question...I would post there too...

thanks!

They grown well in the fall/winter/early spring but I have never tried from seed. Seems like too much trouble for annual that DO die during the summer here.

-Theresa