Viola riviniana
Common dog violet, Wood violet, Dog violet
Viola Viola
V. riviniana - V. riviniana has ovate, heart-shaped leaves and violet flowers.
Viola riviniana is: Evergreen
Flowers are sweetly scented from late winter to spring.
Spreading
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer
Bright-green in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge
Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Seed
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Viola riviniana (Common dog violet) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Woodland, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Grow in moist but well-drained soil.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Viola riviniana
Common dog violet, Wood violet, Dog violet
Viola Viola
V. riviniana - V. riviniana has ovate, heart-shaped leaves and violet flowers.
Evergreen
Flowers are sweetly scented from late winter to spring.
Spreading
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Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer
Bright-green in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite , Slugs , Snails , Violet leaf midge
Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Seed
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Viola riviniana (Common dog violet) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Wildflower, Woodland, Beds and borders, Underplanting
Grow in moist but well-drained soil.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Shade, Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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