• Close-up image of Viola betonicifolia, showcasing a delicate purple flower against a softly blurred background. This species, also known as the Showy Violet, displays vibrant petals that add a touch of color to any garden setting.
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Arrowhead violet (Viola betonicifolia)

Arrowhead violet (Viola betonicifolia)

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Why we love this plant!

This low-growing native violet features distinctive arrow-shaped leaves and delicate violet-blue flowers that provide year-round interest in South East Queensland gardens. It thrives in shaded areas and moist soils, making it perfect for underplanting in rainforest-style gardens. As a host plant for the endangered Australian fritillary butterfly, it plays a crucial role in supporting local biodiversity. Its ability to self-seed and spread makes it an excellent ground cover for maintaining healthy soil and filling gaps in native plantings.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Requires regular watering to keep soil consistently moist, particularly during dry periods.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying mulch may help retain moisture and improve soil health.

Fertilising preferences:

  • A light application of balanced fertiliser in spring may encourage healthy growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • Minimal pruning required, but removing spent flowers may encourage further blooming.

Good to Know:

  • Prefers shady, moist areas and can be found in South East Queensland rainforests and sheltered gardens.
  • Attracts native butterflies as a host plant.

Plant Details
Common uses: Border planting, Pollinator-friendly, Seasonal colour, Low maintenance garden, Understory planting, and Courtyard garden
Expected Height Range: 0.5 m
Spread Range: 0.3 m
Preferred positioning: Partial sun, Partial shade, and Full shade
Flower Season/s: Summer and Autumn
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Native to various regions across eastern mainland Australia, extending into Queensland as far north as Cairns, and also found in Tasmania. It thrives in wet and dry sclerophyll woodlands and forests, often in sandy to enriched soils. It has also been recorded in Papua New Guinea and parts of Asia.
Leaf information: Soft, arrow-shaped green leaves with slightly scalloped edges.
Preferred Soil: Adapts to a range of soil conditions but thrives in well-drained, enriched soils.
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