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Dog Violet

Viola Adunca

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Overview

Viola adunca, commonly called Dog Violet, is a low-lying perennial favored for its resilient nature and early spring blooms. It showcases vibrant, deep blue-to-violet flowers, each spanning roughly 0.5 inches across. Preferring well-drained soils, it thrives in USDA zones 3-7, reaching a mature height of 2-4 inches with a similar spread. Ideal for woodland gardens, this species offers both aesthetic appeal and support for local pollinators.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 6–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — Preferring well-drained soils; ground cover / perennial for half or shade, image 154

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Ground cover, Perennial
Family: Violaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — reaching a mature height of 2-4 inches with a similar spread; preferring well-drained soil, image 106

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms; this plant is ideal for rock gardens or woodland borders

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — thereby supporting local biodiversity; commonly called Dog Violet, image 147

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — The Dog Violet (Viola adunca); it showcases vibrant, deep blue-to-violet flowers, each spanning roughly 0.5 inches, image 133

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — blue flowers in the garden; the Dog Violet (Viola adunca)

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — Viola adunca thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9, image 113

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — it thrives in USDA zones 3-7; ideal for woodland gardens, this species offers both aesthetic appeal and support for, image 105

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — blue flowers in the garden; the Dog Violet (Viola adunca), image 148

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — Viola adunca thrives in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9, image 138

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — roughly about 0.25 to 0.5 inches in diameter; ground cover / perennial with blue blooms, image 161

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — It showcases vibrant, deep blue-to-violet flowers, each spanning roughly 0.5 inches across; allowing for dense ground, image 103

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — It is relatively low-maintenance, seldom bothered by pests or diseases; <br><br>Its foliage is lance-shaped and medium, image 96

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — It showcases vibrant, deep blue-to-violet flowers, each spanning roughly 0.5 inches across; allowing for dense ground, image 53

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — <br><br>Its foliage is lance-shaped and medium green, providing a pleasant backdrop for the vibrant flowers; it thrives, image 94

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — this plant is ideal for rock gardens or woodland borders; is a low-lying perennial favored for its resilient nature and early

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — commonly called Dog Violet; preferring well-drained soils, image 126

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms; this plant is ideal for rock gardens or woodland borders, image 149

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — It is relatively low-maintenance, seldom bothered by pests or diseases; <br><br>Its foliage is lance-shaped and medium, image 121

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — blue flowers in the garden

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — reaching a mature height of 2-4 inches with a similar spread

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — It grows to a modest height of about 4 to 6 inches with a similar spread

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — Preferring well-drained soil; the Dog Violet requires moderate moisture levels; regular watering is recommended, image 114

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — commonly called Dog Violet; preferring well-drained soils

Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — this plant is ideal for rock gardens or woodland borders; is a low-lying perennial favored for its resilient nature and, image 90

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