Common Dog Violet
Viola riviniana
- Average Seeds per Packet
- 30
- Packet Price
- £2.49
- Information
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Hardy Native Herbaceous Perennial, usually of Hedgerows, Woodland and Grassland, with large, bluish-violet pansy flowers, above bold, heart-shaped foliage in April to June.
Height x Spread:
6 in(15 cm) x 6 in (15 cm)
Wildlife Value:
Very attractive to Bees, foodplant for a number of various Fritillary butterfly caterpillars
Other Interest:
Violet oils are widely used in perfumery.