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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) — with its blossoms providing subtle dimensions
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — Preferring well-drained soils; ground cover / perennial for half or shade, image 129
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — with its blossoms providing subtle dimensions; it grows to a modest height of about 4 to 6 inches with a similar spread, image 135
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — is a low-lying perennial favored for its resilient nature and early spring blooms; roughly about 0.25 to 0.5 inches in, image 127
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — ground cover / perennial for half or shade
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — with its blossoms providing subtle dimensions; it grows to a modest height of about 4 to 6 inches with a similar spread, image 110
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — offering a naturalized look when grown en masse; this North American native typically blooms from late spring to early, image 166
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — It grows to a modest height of about 4 to 6 inches with a similar spread; offering a naturalized look when grown en, image 142
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — reaching a mature height of 2-4 inches with a similar spread; preferring well-drained soil
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — offering a naturalized look when grown en masse; this North American native typically blooms from late spring to early, image 141
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — It is relatively low-maintenance, seldom bothered by pests or diseases; <br><br>Its foliage is lance-shaped and medium green
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — Ideal for woodland gardens, this species offers both aesthetic appeal and support for local pollinators; it is, image 57
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — offering a naturalized look when grown en masse; this North American native typically blooms from late spring to early, image 116
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — Ideal for woodland gardens, this species offers both aesthetic appeal and support for local pollinators; it is, image 132
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — ground cover / perennial for half or shade; thereby supporting local biodiversity, image 100
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — this plant is ideal for rock gardens or woodland borders
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — commonly called Dog Violet; preferring well-drained soils, image 101
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — ground cover / perennial for half or shade; thereby supporting local biodiversity, image 125
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — allowing for dense ground cover without overwhelming surrounding plants; blue flowers in the garden, image 118
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — with its blossoms providing subtle dimensions; it grows to a modest height of about 4 to 6 inches with a similar spread, image 60
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — This North American native typically blooms from late spring to early summer
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — It grows to a modest height of about 4 to 6 inches with a similar spread; offering a naturalized look when grown en, image 167
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — Ideal for woodland gardens, this species offers both aesthetic appeal and support for local pollinators; it is, image 157
Dog Violet (Viola Adunca) — to a garden tapestry.<br><br>Adaptable to a range of conditions; reaching a mature height of 2-4 inches with a similar, image 112
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