Alaska Violet, Aleutian Violet, Viola langsdorfii, Viola simulata, Viola superba
Hardy, pretty, and easy to grow, Viola langsdorffii (Alaska Violet) is a low-growing perennial with rounded, heart-shaped leaves at the tips of long petioles, up to 8 in. (20 cm). Eye-catching, large, light bluish-violet flowers with dark purple veins appear from mid-spring to late summer. Their lateral petals display small white beards. Alaska Violet is edible, with both leaves and flowers historically used for food and medicine. The leaves and flowers are high in vitamin C and can be used in salads. This perennial wildflower grows from thick horizontal rhizomes and prefers moist to wet soils. It survives in a multitude of habitats, naturalizing in meadows and along water features. Often regarded as an early sign of spring, it thrives all season long in cool climates. If left to set seed, expect more of these little gems to appear every year.
| Hardiness |
3 - 6 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Common names | Violet, Alaska Violet |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 2" - 10" (5cm - 25cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Alaska |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
3 - 6 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Common names | Violet, Alaska Violet |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height | 2" - 10" (5cm - 25cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | California, United States, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Washington, Alaska |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage |
How many Viola langsdorffii (Alaska Violet) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Viola langsdorffii (Alaska Violet) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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