• Delicate white and purple Viola Hederacea flowers with lush green leaves
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Native Violet (Viola hederacea)

Native Violet (Viola hederacea)

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Why we love this plant!

A resilient and fast-spreading groundcover, Native Violet creates a dense, carpet-like layer of bright green foliage dotted with dainty purple and white flowers. Well-suited to South East Queensland’s climate, it thrives in shaded and semi-shaded areas, making it a great option for garden beds, rockeries, and beneath trees. Its flowers attract native pollinators like bees, contributing to a thriving garden ecosystem while suppressing weeds and retaining soil moisture.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Regular watering is beneficial, particularly in dry conditions.
  • Requires moist but well-drained soil.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying mulch may help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • Minimal fertilisation is required, though a light feed in spring may support growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • Pruning is not required, but occasional trimming may help maintain a compact shape.

Good to Know:

  • Spreads well as a ground cover in shaded or damp South East Queensland gardens.

Plant Details
Common uses: Border planting, Pollinator-friendly, Seasonal colour, Low maintenance garden, Understory planting, Courtyard garden, and Playground planting
Expected Height Range: 0.05 m - 0.1 m
Spread Range: 0.5 m - 1 m
Preferred positioning: Partial shade and Full shade
Flower Season/s: Summer, Winter, Spring, and Autumn
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Naturally found in cool, moist forests and along stream banks in eastern Australia. It thrives in shaded, damp environments with well-drained soils.
Leaf information: Small, heart-shaped, bright green leaves with a slightly trailing habit.
Preferred Soil: Prefers moist, humus-rich soils and is tolerant of various soil types as long as they are well-draining.
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