Labrador Violet (Viola labradorica)
[vy-OH-lah lab-rah-DOOR-ih-kah]

Deciduous Perennial in the Violaceae Family
 
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Dark purple foliage with light purple flowers.

Viola labradorica, commonly known as Labrador Violet, is a delightful, low-growing perennial that adds a touch of charm to the garden. This compact, spreading plant typically reaches 3-6 inches in height, with small, rounded, dark green leaves that take on a reddish-purple hue in the colder months. In early spring, Viola labradorica produces an abundance of small, violet-blue flowers that rise just above the foliage, creating a lovely carpet of color. These flowers attract pollinators and add a whimsical touch to rock gardens, borders, and woodland settings. Thriving in partial shade to full sun, Viola labradorica prefers moist, well-drained soil but is adaptable to a range of growing conditions. Its low-maintenance nature and ability to spread quickly make it an excellent choice for groundcover, edging, and filling in gaps in the garden.

Pros

Low-growers, great for containers and borders

Cool-season blooms

Cons

Don’t do well in hot weather or drought

Don’t do well in shade
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 3 - 6 inches tall. 8 - 12 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Partial Shade - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium : Moist, but not wet.
Zones 5a - 9b (Usually hardy to -20° F)
Tags Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Filler, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Butterfly Garden, Good for Cottage Garden, Good for Spring Containers, Illinois Native, Low Maintenance, Medium, Medium, Native to North America, Normal Soil, Partial Shade, Partial Sun, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Moist Soil, Well-Drained Soil
Bloom Period May to Frost
Flower Color Violet To Lavender
 

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Field-Grown vs. Greenhouse-Grown Plants

Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.

Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.


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