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Viola riviniana


Common Dog-Violet




Origin:  Europe, North Africa.
Family
Violaceae
Genus
Viola
Species
riviniana
Category
Weeds
USDA Hardiness Zone
6
Canadian Hardiness Zone
6a - 6b
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Height
10 cm
Spread
10 - 50 cm
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
April
General Description
A mat forming wildflower with heart shaped leaves. V. riviniana is a rhizomatous perennial native to much of Europe.
Landscape
Wildflower gardens, flower beds, flower borders.
Cultivation
Excellent for wild or woodland garden. Grow in moist but well-drained soil.
Shape
Mat forming.
Growth
Medium
Pests
Susceptible to slugs, snails, violet gall midge, glasshouse red spider mites, pansy leaf spot, and powdery mildew.
Habitat
May be found in all types of soils, excluding acidic or very wet.
Leaf Description
Light green, heart-shaped leaves that grow at the base of the plant.
Flower Description
Purple, five-petaled that curve downwards as it grows from the stem.
Notable Specimens
St Agnes Head, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Propagation
Propagate by seed.
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