Viola Species, Marsh Violet, Mountain Blue Violet, Hookspur Violet, Western Dog Violet

This is the larval host plant for several threatened butterflies in my area (Washington/Oregon). I have a few viola adunca that I grew f...Read Morerom seed that I got from a professor at Lewis & Clark college but I would like to know if there is anyone in my area (Clark Co. Washington) who may have some from local native stock.

Grows as a wildflower in central Alberta, Canada in marshy areas with partial shade. Here, also known as blue marsh violet.

...Read More Small flowers, but very pretty and smells wonderful.

Seeds harvested from wild plants can be grown fairly easily, although they may not winter over well.

A small perennial Violet from the USA.

Has ovate, mid-deep green, slightly toothed leaves. Bears small, light blue to viol...Read Moreet flowers that have a faint scent.

Flowers late March - May

Loves a moist, well-drained soil in sun or light shade. Dislikes competition so grow with other small growing plants.