A taller, more upright violet than most, with fragrant white flowers held outward from the stem. The lush, heart-shaped leaves remain attractive all season, and plants bloom over a surprisingly long period. One of the few violets that performs in heavy shade
Native range: Throughout much of North America, in MA native in the western half of the state
Size: 8-16 inches tall; clump-forming, spreads by self-seeding
Growing conditions: Part shade to full shade; rich, moist, well-drained soil; tolerates rocky conditions and heavy shade; cool-climate performer
Bloom period: May–July, sometimes later
Wildlife value: Larval host for Meadow and Atlantis Fritillary butterflies and several moth species; flowers provide nectar for bees; seeds eaten by birds and small mammals
Garden benefits: Fragrant flowers; excellent shade ground cover and naturalizer; deer resistant
A taller, more upright violet than most, with fragrant white flowers held outward from the stem. The lush, heart-shaped leaves remain attractive all season, and plants bloom over a surprisingly long period. One of the few violets that performs in heavy shade
Native range: Throughout much of North America, in MA native in the western half of the state
Size: 8-16 inches tall; clump-forming, spreads by self-seeding
Growing conditions: Part shade to full shade; rich, moist, well-drained soil; tolerates rocky conditions and heavy shade; cool-climate performer
Bloom period: May–July, sometimes later
Wildlife value: Larval host for Meadow and Atlantis Fritillary butterflies and several moth species; flowers provide nectar for bees; seeds eaten by birds and small mammals
Garden benefits: Fragrant flowers; excellent shade ground cover and naturalizer; deer resistant