Viola sororia f. albiflora

Sizes available: HPP #1 (three plants per pot)

Basics: zones 4-7, 4-6" x 6", partial sun to light shade, white flower in late spring to early summer, moist to med-moist well-drained soil with decent organic matter, but adaptable, can grow in quite a bit of sun if kept moist

Common names: White Wood Violet

Synonym: Viola sororia 'Alba'

Family: Violaceae

Origin/Distribution: eastern North America, Viola sororia is native to Maine

Habitat: moist open woodland, shady edges, along stream beds, creeks, rivers, lakes, disturbed and waste places, lawns

More: Violet species are an excellent rugged and charming living mulch for almost anywhere. Numerous butterfly caterpillars feed on violet leaves. If you have some shady spots of scraggily lawn, try growing Violet species and Wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana) instead of grass.

Nursery: Landscape plugs from New Moon

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