Viola hederacea
Viola hederacea, commonly known as Native Violet, is a low-growing, spreading ground cover that thrives in shady, moist areas. With its lush green foliage and delicate purple and white flowers, this Australian native is perfect for adding soft texture and color to gardens.
Its trailing habit makes it an excellent choice for ground cover, hanging baskets, or as an underplanting beneath trees and shrubs. Native Violet is fast-growing, creating a dense carpet of foliage that helps suppress weeds and retain soil moisture.
Growing Requirements
Thrives in part shade to full shade with moist, well-draining soil. It is low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established.
Unique Features
- Spreading ground cover with lush green foliage
- Charming purple and white flowers year-round
- Thrives in shaded and moist conditions
- Perfect for underplanting, garden borders, and hanging baskets
Uses & Display Suggestions
Ideal for shady garden beds, hanging baskets, rock gardens, borders, and as a lawn alternative in cool, moist areas.
Light requirement: Full Sun and Part sun/part shade
Water requirement: Medium
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Soil: Moist, Well-Draining, Loamy, Sandy
Skill level: Beginner
Growth rate: Fast
Suitable for containers: Yes
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Drought tolerance: Medium
Frost tolerance: Medium
Wind tolerance: Medium
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Suitable for shaping: Yes
Colour: Green
Variegation: No
Size: Small/medium
Seasonality: Evergreen
Flowering: Yes; profuse/bright display
Flower colour: Purple and White
Flower fragrant: No
Flowering season: Year-Round
Fruit: No
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