Viola sororia [variation from Grassy Creek, NC]

Plant type

perennial

size

planting zones

3a-7b

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Viola sororia [variation from Grassy Creek, NC] plant details

Viola sororia [variation from Grassy Creek, NC] is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring blue and lavender flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola sororia [variation from Grassy Creek, NC]

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: evergreen green

Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in spring
Uses: compact, cutting garden, rare, unique, woodland garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola sororia [variation from Grassy Creek, NC]

USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer and snail / slug, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a selection of our native violet, and I assume it is a V. sororia, but time will tell. There are all sorts of native violets around, and all are lovely, but this one was chosen because I've never seen it anywhere else but here. It is lavender, sometimes darker, sometimes lighter, and almost a pale blue. Evidently, it doesn't seed around as much as some of the other violets because I just don't see that many of them, nor do I see them in colonies. Also, its bloom shape and color are quite distinct. The plant itself remains rather compact for a Viola sororia. If I liked it, I thought someone else might like it, too.