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). Blooming 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). Easy, hardy, and adaptable, Marsh Violet 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.

• Growing up to 1-3 in. tall (2-7cm), this Violet will spread by self-seeding and creeping runners to form large colonies.
• A full sun to part shade lover, it is best grown in average, moist to wet soils. 
• This plant is very versatile and can be used in cottage gardens, woodland gardens, bog gardens, along ponds and streams, or as a ground cover.
• Keep an eye out for slugs, snails, violet gall midge, powdery mildew, and pansy leaf spot. Deer resistant.
• Deadhead to prolong flowering.
• Propagate by seed.
• Native to Europe, Morocco, Northern America, and West Siberia