Sand Violet, Pale Early Violet, Thinleaf Violet, Small Blue Violet
Native to eastern North America, Viola affinis (Sand Violet) is a low-growing perennial forming a dense rosette of glossy, coarsely toothed, heart-shaped leaves. From mid-spring to early summer, the foliage is topped with attractive, dark-veined violet flowers with conspicuous white throats. This Violet goes dormant and disappears in the summer, but comes back in cool weather. Sand Violet thrives in moist to wet shaded areas, deciduous woods and edges, and boggy meadows.
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Common names | Violet |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, South Dakota, Ohio, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Michigan, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
6 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Common names | Violet |
| Exposure | Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spacing | 8" (20cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Native Plants | United States, Northeast, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, South Dakota, Ohio, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Midwest, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Michigan, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Southwest, Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Garden Uses | Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Viola affinis (Sand Violet) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Viola affinis (Sand Violet) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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