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. In 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, boggy meadows.

• Easily growing up to 6-10 in. tall (15-25 cm) and 6-8 in. wide (15-20 cm), this Violet persists by rhizomes and spreads by seeds.
• A part shade lover, it is best grown in average, moist, well-drained soils. Good drought tolerance.
• This cute plant can be used in the shade garden, as a small groundcover under trees, along ponds and streams.
• Propagate by fall-sown seeds, root division. Native to North America.