American dog violet

Viola riviniana 'Purpurea Group'

Also called Purple Wood Violet, Purple Dog Violet

  • 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

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Lavender, Violet-blue

HEIGHT:
5-10 cm

SPREAD:
20-30 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


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. 

Additional Notes about American dog violet:


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