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VIOLA AUSTRALIAN VIOLET

Viola hederacea
Australian Violet
This spreading perennial becomes completely covered with white flowers that have a lilac blotch in the throat. The kidney-shaped leaves form a solid mat that is perfect for walking on. Excellent for woodland pathways, near a pond or under a garden bench.

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Part Shade		Shade	Foot Traffic:
	TO

Bloom Time :	Mid Spring ,Late Spring ,Summer
Flower color :	White,Purple
Foliage :	Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color :	Light Green
Growth Rate :	Moderate 6"-10" a year
Habit :	Spreading
Irrigation :	Hand Water,Auto
Plant Height :	1" - 4" (Fairly Low Grower with taller flower spike)
Planting Area Environment :	Normal (Rainfall under normal condition),High (Constant damp area never dries out)
Seacrh Sun Exposure :	Shade ,Part Shade
Search Foot Traffic :	Light,Moderate
Soil :	Peaty ,Clay ,Sandy ,Gravel ,Normal
Spread :	Continuous
Zone:	7,8,9,10, 11
This Plant Is Hardy Above:	0

Additional Features:
Heat Tolerant	No
Pool Area	Yes
Deer Resistant	Yes
Humid Area	Yes
Kid Traffic	Yes
Scented	No
Dog Traffic	Yes
Butterfly Friendly	Yes
Attracts Bees	No
Fire Resistant	No
Erosion Control	Yes
Attract Hummingbirds	No
Attract Butterflies	Yes
Attract Bees	No
Deer Resistant	Yes
Rabbit Resistant	Yes

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Tips from Fran

Viola Australian Violet is a roaming Viola. It grows underground and on top making it a fast fill in and good for little feet and paws. Whack it back to keep it short (walking on it will do the same thing) or let it run and watch it ramble. Either way, it’s a great carpet on the ground.

-Fran Hopkins,
aka ‘The STEPABLES Lady’


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