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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 6–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
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') — This herbaceous perennial prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soilPurple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — It's excellent as ground cover or in woodland gardensPurple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — The Purple Dog Violet, Viola riviniana 'Purpurea', dazzles with modest, purple blooms in the spring

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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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') — This herbaceous perennial prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil
Purple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — It's excellent as ground cover or in woodland gardens
Purple Dog Violet (Viola Riviniana 'Purpurea') — The Purple Dog Violet, Viola riviniana 'Purpurea', dazzles with modest, purple blooms in the spring
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