Viola labradorica

Labrador Violet, Johnny Jump-Up, Alpine Violet

Family: Violaceae Violet


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3A - 8A
Exposure Full shade to partial shade or partial sun
Bloom color Blue, purple
Bloom time Early Spring to Early Summer
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, ground cover, rock garden, woodland garden
Height 2" to 6" / 5cm to 15cm
Spread 8" to 12" / 20cm to 30cm
Growth rate Fast
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green, orange/brown, purple
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America, naturalizing