Labrador Violet
Viola ludoviciana
A delightful groundcover, also known as American dog violet or alpine violet, this lovely low-growing species charms observers with its beautiful edible blooms in Spring and Fall, and its pleasing dark green leaves which emanate deep purple year-round. This amiable cousin of more vigorous violets is a considerate neighbor. It does slowly spread and self-seeds around the garden but is not overly assertive and won’t crowd out established perennials. It enjoys meandering along edges and between rocks. Butterfly attractant and deer resistant.
Water: Moderate, somewhat drought tolerant but prefers moist soil
Hardiness: Frost Hardy
Habit: Low-growing to 6" tall, an even spreading and mounding groundcover
Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Prefers rich, slightly acidic, well-draining soil
Origin: Northern regions of North America, including Canada and the North and Northeastern United States
Additional Characteristics: Edible Flower, Deer Resistant
Related products
