Viola riviniana Purpurea Group

Also Known As

Viola labradorica purpurea
Viola riviniana 'Purpurea'
Labrador Violet
Purple Leaved Common Dog Violet

Plant type

groundcover, annual / biennial

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 4"-6"

planting zones

3a-11

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Viola riviniana Purpurea Group plant details

Viola riviniana Purpurea Group is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial groundcover with green and purple foliage. In spring purple flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola riviniana Purpurea Group

Plant type: annual / biennial groundcover
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and purple
Mature size: 4 IN - 6 IN - wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring
Uses: heart-shaped leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola riviniana Purpurea Group

USDA Zones: 3a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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By: Zephs

Short stems with purplish leaves. Violet flowers. Will enjoy a sunny, well drained spot.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

A companionable plant that has no qualms with making itself at home most anywhere. Invasive you say? Nay! We shall describe it as vigorous. It reseeds, it’s true, but it’s such a demure little plant & its purple heart-shaped leaves offset many other plants so nicely. I plant it in the garden to space gaps, decorate rockeries & edge shady pathways. The seedlings come out easily if you don’t desire more. This plant will grow almost anywhere but prefers light shade & regular water. The little purple flowers appear in Spring, shy away in the heat of Summer & return again in the Fall. Grows 4-6” tall & as wide as you want it to fill in!