Viola labradorica (Labrador Violet)
Alpine Violet, American Dog Violet, Labrador Violet, Viola adunca var. minor, Viola conspersa
Viola labradorica (Labrador Violet)is a low-growing, spreading, semi-evergreen perennial with purple-tinged, heart-shaped leaves topped with small, dainty, lavender-blue flowers in early to late spring. Each flower sits atop short leafy stalks. Each plant usually has 2-4 flowering stalks. Native to moist woods in Canada, Greenland, and in the northeastern United States, this sweet little violet is evergreen in milder climates. An outstanding little plant between stepping stones or as a groundcover for small areas.
- Grows up to 3-6 in. tall and wide (7-15 cm), this violet will spread by self-seeding and creeping stems.
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in average, moist, well-drained soils.
- This plant is very versatile and can be used in beds and borders, underplanting shrubs and roses, banks and slopes, cottage gardens, rock gardens, woodland gardens or as a ground cover.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Keep an eye out for slugs, snails, violet gall midge, pansy leaf spot and powdery mildews. Deer resistant.
- Deadhead to prolong flowering.
- Propagate by seed.
- Deadhead to prolong flowering unless seed is required
- Native to the northern United States, Greenland, Canada.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Viola - Violets |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Rocky Mountains, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Viola - Violets |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Northeast, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, Rocky Mountains, Colorado |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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