This semi evergreen perennial has a short erect rhizome with upright foliage and forms a small clump. It has dark green heart-shaped leaves and of the small violet blue butterfly-like flowers appear above the foliage from spring to summer.

Hardiness zones 7 to 9 

Viola riviniana is naturally found from southern Europe to northern Africa growing in meadows and wastelands on the coast and in to the lower mountains. 

It prefers to open sunny to partially shaded position and grows in well-drained moderately fertile moist soil and is pH adaptable and frost tolerant but drought tender. 

Wood Violet is grown for its clumping habit and flowers. it is planted along front borders in small gardens or used in woodland settings. In suitable coastal and low-mountain regions establishing in 2-3 years but may be short lived.  This perennial is also grown in patio pots, hanging baskets and planted as a ground cover. ID 3578

Viola (VEE-o-la) riviniana (ree-VEE-nee-AH-nah)

Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee)
Violet Family