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Ivy-leaf Violet

A vivid-green, mat forming perennial herb. White and purple flowers are held above the leaves in spring and summer.

 

A pretty plant for rockeries, around pavers and for containers. Will die off in summer if it becomes too dry. Prefers moist clay soils and dappled shade.

 

Scientific name
Viola hederacea
Family
Violaceae

Characteristics


Lifeform
Herbs & Ground covers
Height
0.1
Width
1.0
Growth rate
M
Evergreen
Yes
Perennial
Yes

Growing Conditions


Full Sun
Semishade
Yes
Shade
Cold
-10
Drought tolerance
Waterlogging tolerance
Compaction
Low
Wind
Average
pH
acid to neutral

Uses


Ground cover
Yes
Screen
Shade
Container
Yes
Hedge
Windbreak
Grassy Woodland
Perennial border
Yes
Climber
Native lawn
Yes
Shrub Mass
Wetland

Biodiversity


Insect pollinator feeding
Yes
Caterpillar feeding
Bird feeding
Bird refuge
Lizard feeding
Lizard refuge
Frog refuge
Yes
Mammal feeding
Pollinators
Native Bee
Larvae
Birds
Mammals

Flowering


Jan
Feb
Mar
Yes
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Yes
Sep
Yes
Oct
Yes
Nov
Yes
Dec
Yes