Labrador violet
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a low-growing, spreading perennial to 10cm high with evergreen, purple-tinged, heart-shaped leaves to 2.5cm across. Small, lavender-blue flowers are borne on short stems in spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Labrador violet (Viola labradorica)
- Genus
- Viola
- Family
- Violaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Matforming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Labrador violet
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Labrador violet
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Labrador violet care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full shade · Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNone required but deadhead to prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingGrow in moist but well-drained soil; well-suited to woodland, banks or wild gardens where it spreads by self-seeding and creeping stems
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be affected by pansy leaf spot and powdery mildews
Pests
May be attacked by slugs, snails and violet gall midge
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