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  • Viola labradorica (Labrador violet)
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Labrador violet

Viola labradorica

Viola labradorica

Violets and violas are really too small to have much of an impact in the garden, but we love them for their dainty charms. Will self-seed prolifically when happy.

Labrador Violet is a northern US native with violet tinged heart-shaped leaves and pure violet flowers. Spreads aggressively to form a lovely, dainty evergreen ground cover.

Zones: 4 to 8
Family: Violaceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 3 to 6 in.
Spread: 3 to 6 in.
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil Conditions: Average, medium to well-drained
Bloom Time: May
Bloom Color: Violet to lavender
Native Range: Greenland, eastern Canada, and the eastern United States

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  • Viola labradorica (Labrador violet)

  • Special Characteristics:

    • Deer-resistant
    • Juglone tolerant

  • Image Credits:

    Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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