Sweet White Violet

Name: Sweet White Violet

Viola blanda

Viola blanda var. palustriformis A. Gray

V. incognita Brainerd

Sweet White Violet is a charming perennial wildflower prized for its delicate, fragrant blooms and heart-shaped leaves. Blooming in early spring, its small, pure white flowers with a faint purple tint and yellow throat add subtle beauty to shady woodlands and moist meadows. This species thrives in rich, well-drained soils and spreads modestly, making it an excellent ground cover for naturalized areas and woodland gardens. Sweet White Violet attracts early pollinators, adding ecological value to its aesthetic appeal.

Associates:
Try planting this species with Wild Geranium (Geranium maculatum), Trout Lily (Erythronium albidum), and Foamflower (Tiarella cordifolia) in similar woodland habitats.

Native Status in Ontario: Native

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Photo Credit: Carl-Adam Weggenschimmel

Characteristics
Type: Perennial

Height: 4-12 Inches

Blooms: May to June

Bloom Colour: White
Growth Conditions
Light: Part to Full Shade

Soil: Moist, Loam/Gravel, Clay, Average Soil

Habitat: Rich, Moist Deciduous Woods

C$7.50

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Sweet White Violet

Characteristics

Growth Conditions