
Wood violet
Viola riviniana
Wood violet thrives in shaded woodland conditions with rich, moist soil. It self-seeds readily and forms attractive groundcover patches with heart-shaped leaves and purple flowers. Requires minimal maintenance once established in the right location.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Light To Moderate Watering To Maintain Consistently Moist But Well-Draining Soil
Soil pH
5.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 12″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 31, 2022 by 🐞Hélène🐦 (cc-by-sa)
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