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common dog violet

Viola riviniana

Low Maintenance

Genus: Viola
Family: Violaceae
Common Names: dog violet, wood violet

About this plant

V. riviniana is a mat-forming rhizomatous perennial with ovate, heart-shaped leaves and violet flowers with a pale spur, in late spring and early summer

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full ShadeFull SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Excellent for wild or woodland garden. Grow in moist but well-drained soil

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

May be attacked by slugs, snails, glasshouse red spider mite and violet gall midge

Diseases

May be affected by pansy leaf spot and powdery mildews

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks SlopesWildflower MeadowGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorSubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years