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Viola riviniana Purpurea Group

Wood Violet (Purple Wood Violet, Purple Dog Violet)

Lavender-blue flowers appear above attractive, purple-tinged foliage adding a little drama to the spring garden.

  • »  AKA Viola labradorica var. purpurea
  • »  Low-growing woodland perennial
  • »  Lavender-blue flowers
  • »  Attractive purple-tinged heart-shaped leaves
  • »  Fast-growing ground cover
  • »  Bloom Time: Mid to late spring

Plug50
$6.83
Exposure
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist to Average
Well-drained
Growth Rate
Fast
Attributes
Fragrant
Long Blooming
Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
Spring
Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
Spreading
Foliage Color
Purple
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Viola riviniana 'Purpurea Group'

  • This violet has been misidentified for many years as the Eastern North American native Viola labradorica.
  • Viola riviniana 'Purpurea Group' is a more adaptable, European species.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Viola riviniana 'Purpurea Group'

Grow in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full to partial shade. Can spread somewhat aggressively by trailing runners or by self-seeding.