Viola hederacea Back to index icon.
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FAMILY:

VIOLACEAE

Genus:

Viola

species:

hederacea

Common name:

Native Violet

Name derivation:

Genus: Lat. viola - violet; species: Lat. like Hedera, the ivy.

Growth habit:

Ground cover.

Dimensions:

Height 5-10cm, width 1-1.5m.


Foliage:

Reniform to nearly orbicular, 2-4cm on an angular petiole 5-20cm denate.

Flower:

Solitary, nodding, irregular in shape, violet-blue with a white margin.

Fruit:

Capsule divided into 3 boat-shaped, keeled valves.

Other features:

Frost, shade and wet tolerant.

Natural distribution:

Eastern Australia.

Soils:

Most with moisture.

Natural vegetation:

Damp areas with full sun or part shade.

Landcare use:

Soil binding on banks/near water among rocks.

Propagation:

Division self layering.

Pests and diseases:

Minimal.