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Canada Violet

Canada Violet

Viola canadensis

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 3a – Zone 8b

Canada Violet is a delicate, low-growing wildflower with small white and purple flowers that bloom in spring. It thrives in woodland settings and makes an excellent groundcover in shaded gardens.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.33–0.75β€² tall Γ— 0.5–1β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 3aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

North American native

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Utah

Function & Care

ediblepollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

flowerleaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division