Common Dog-Violet (Viola riviniana) plants

Price range: £1.25 through £3.95

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Description

The most common violet in the UK, its purple flowers resemble those of pansies. It has distinctive heart-shaped leaves and its petals are between 1.4-2.5 cm long. However, unlike most other types of violet, Common Dog-violet (Viola riviniana) has no scent. It can be found in short grazed limestone grasslands, woodlands and by the edge of riverbanks. It also grows on rocky outcrops, wasteland, and in gardens.

Our Common Dog-Violet plants for sale are priced per plant. For orders over 500 plants please contact us.

All our plants are native British wildflowers grown in Peat-free compost in our sustainable nursery.

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ManagementDoes well in sunny or part shaded areas, in damp or dry soil. The area it grows in will need managing to stop other vegetation crowding it out.
Fact Sheet IncludedYes