Scientific Name
Viola canadensis
Common Name
Canadian violet
Wildflowers
Plant Fact Sheets
Consumer Hort
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Height:
.5 to 1.5 feet
Flower/fruit:
.7 inch flowers on slender stalks arising from the leaf axis; white petals tinged with lilac on the back
Flowering Season:
Spring, summer
Foliage:
Heart-shaped leaves; smooth to slightly hairy; one or more leafy stems
Site:
Rich soil; partial shade to shade; prefers cool temperatures
Comments:
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