Labrador Violet

Viola labradorica Violaceae

Other names

American Dog Violet

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Native distribution

Native to the Finger Lakes Region, Newfndl. to AK, South to NH & MN

Location

Mundy Wildflower Garden, Houston and Grossman Ponds, Conifer Slope, Young Flower Garden, Young Flower Garden, Coy Glen, McLean Bogs, Eames Bog, Ringwood Ponds

Source of plant

North Creek Nurseries, Park's Countryside Gardens, The Plantsmen

Description

A vrey small-statured perennial reaching 1cm in height, the stem almost lacking; leaves glabrous, dark green with a purple tinge, nearly orbicular, the stipules linear, entire above. Flowers small, to 2cm across, scentless, porcelain-blue to lavender, effective in April and May.

USDA Hardiness Zone

2

Special characteristics

leaf color

Status

L4|S5|G5