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common dog-violet
Viola riviniana
perennial⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate water
A charming low-growing wildflower with heart-shaped leaves and small purple-blue flowers that bloom in spring. Common dog-violet spreads slowly to form a delicate groundcover in woodlands and shaded gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8bSeasonality
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
Spring
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Europe and western Asia
Function & Care
ediblemedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Edible Parts
flowerleaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation