Marsh Violet, Northern Marsh Violet, Alpine Marsh Violet
Viola palustris (Marsh Violet) is a low-growing, spreading perennial forming a basal rosette of kidney-shaped, finely toothed, shiny light green leaves, 1 in. wide (2.5 cm). In mid to late spring, charming, pale lavender flowers, 1/2 in. wide (1 cm), adorned with purple veins, are carried on almost leafless stalks above the foliage. Some flowers attract pollinators, and some are self-pollinating. The blossoms are the primary nectar plant for the small pearl-bordered fritillary (a rare butterfly). Marsh Violet is easy, hardy, and adaptable and inhabits wet woodlands or meadows, marshes, and stream margins in North America and Eurasia. It is well-suited to woodland, banks, or wild gardens, where it spreads by self-seeding and underground rhizomes.
| Hardiness |
2 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Common names | Violet |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1" - 3" (3cm - 8cm) |
| 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, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Midwest, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Northeast, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southwest, United States, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
2 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Common names | Violet |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1" - 3" (3cm - 8cm) |
| 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, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Midwest, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, Northeast, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Rocky Mountains, South Dakota, Southwest, United States, Utah, Washington, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Bog Gardens, Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Viola palustris (Marsh Violet) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Viola palustris (Marsh Violet) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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