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Dense groundcover of tidy heart-shaped leaves washed in silver and prominent dark veining. Leaf backs and trailing stems have lush purple tones. Violet flowers perch above and amongst the beautiful leaves from March to autumn. Native to the United States Piedmont area.
Exceptionally tolerant of dry shade conditions once established. Viola Silver Gem spreads politely to a 2? mound.
Minus icon Plant Type ,
Minus icon Height "Short 3-5"""
Minus icon Spacing "Plant 10-15"" apart"
Minus icon Bloom Time Mid-Spring to Early Fall
Minus icon Sun / Shade Mostly Shady
Minus icon Growing Zones "5-8"
Minus icon Soil Type Normal, Clay, Acidic
Minus icon Water Needs Medium
Minus icon Sold In Plantable Pots (3.5x3.5x4")
Viola walteri 'Silver Gem'
"Viola are nostalgic, the flowers you remember from your grandmother's garden. Some are sweetly scented, others jump up in surprising spots and all offer glorious spring color. Delightfully happy in woodland settings in some shade or in sun with adequate moisture."
Prefers evenly moist compost-rich soil. Can be pinched back before flowering to prevent legginess. Can be divided every 3 years in spring or fall. Shear back by 1/2 after bloom to freshen foliage. Remove seed heads to prevent prolific seeding. May benefit from watering during dry spells. Old foliage can be cut back in fall.
Our plants are grown in 3.5x3.5x4” plantable pots. Made from 100% biodegradable coconut husk fibers (coir), these pots have tremendous advantages over plastic pots. With better air exchange, this "breathable" pot fosters robust root growth and reduces transplant shock since you can plant the pots directly in the ground. The pot naturally becomes part of the soil on its own over time—no composting required—and since they're made from a renewable resource that requires very little energy, they're earth-friendly too!
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We use custom, earth-friendly packaging to make sure your order arrives in great condition, and we ship based on the best planting time for your growing zone (see the approximate dates below), unless otherwise indicated at checkout. If you wish, you can indicate a specific ship date during checkout.
