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