Longspur Violet, Long-spurred Violet
Native to Eastern North America, Viola rostrata (Long Spurred Violet) is a low-growing perennial with heart-shaped, toothed, dark green leaves. Eye-catching, lilac-purple flowers adorned with a very long nectar spur appear from mid-spring to early summer. Their upper petals have dark violet streaks, the three lower ones display dark violet veins and the two lateral petals are beardless. The blossoms rise on long stalks above the foliage. Often regarded as an early sign of spring, Long Spurred Violet is a charming addition to the shady border or rock garden where it forms brilliant clumps of color. If left to set seed, expect more of these little gems to appear every year.
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Common names | Violet |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Midwest, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Common names | Violet |
| Exposure | Partial Sun, Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early) |
| Height |
6" - 8" (15cm - 20cm) |
| Spread |
4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
| Spacing | 6" (15cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Midwest, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Viola rostrata (Long Spurred Violet) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Viola rostrata (Long Spurred Violet) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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