Viola hederacea

Also Known As

Erpetion reniforme
Viola reniforme
Australian Violet
Basket Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3"-4"
W: 8"-12"

planting zones

7a-11

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Viola hederacea plant details

Viola hederacea is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer cream, purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average, gritty and rich soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola hederacea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall
Flowers: cream, purple and white blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, fragrant, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola hederacea

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, gritty and rich

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This diminutive, trailing violet, with blooms of purple and white, is suited for warmer climates where it puts on a show from summer well into fall. In fact, it blooms in my greenhouse 12 months of the year. Of course, it can be grown in any zone in summer, but it will not be perennial except in the warmer zones, so growing it as an annual or moving it indoors in winter should be considered. It would also make an ideal candidate for a planter or hanging basket. It grows to about six inches tall with a spread of at least 12 inches. Partial shade. This Aussie likes soil on the moist side, so be vigilant to not let it dry out. (Zones 7-9).

By: Violetsblew

Zn 7. Lilac & white flowers. Dark green foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

Viola hederacea also known as Basket Violet has trailing stems with clumps of rounded leaves growing 2-4" producing white and purple flowers on stems above the foliage. An excellent spreading groundcover for shady areas. Blooms year round.