Purple Dog Violet

Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea'

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Overview

The Purple Dog Violet, Viola riviniana 'Purpurea', dazzles with modest, purple blooms in the spring. This herbaceous perennial prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. At maturity, it reaches 4 to 6 inches tall and spreads 4 to 8 inches wide. It's excellent as ground cover or in woodland gardens. Hardy in Zones 4-9, it requires minimal maintenance and offers charming foliage alongside its vibrant flowers.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 6–10Climate Temperate

Purple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — The Purple Dog Violet, Viola riviniana 'Purpurea', dazzles with modest, purple blooms in the spring

Purple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — This herbaceous perennial prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil

Purple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — At maturity, it reaches 4 to 6 inches tall and spreads 4 to 8 inches wide

Purple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — It's excellent as ground cover or in woodland gardens

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Violaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Purple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — The Purple Dog Violet, Viola riviniana 'Purpurea', dazzles with modest, purple blooms in the spring

Purple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — This herbaceous perennial prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil

Purple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — At maturity, it reaches 4 to 6 inches tall and spreads 4 to 8 inches wide

Purple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — It's excellent as ground cover or in woodland gardens

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