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Viola cunninghamii ‘Alpine Violet’


$5.50

Mat forming perennial herb. Small kidney-shaped leaves. Small white or pale violet flowers in spring/summer.

Feature Codes: HKcNOP

Description

Origin: Tasmania, New Zealand

Provenance: Tas

Form: Prostrate ground cover

Type: Perennial

Height (typical) 2cm x 0.5m width (typical)

Growth rate: Fast

Uses: Borders, mass plantings, pots, banks. lawn substitute, hanging baskets

Soil type: Any soil except very wet (good in heavy clay)

Position: Full sun to part shade

Frost hardiness: Very frost hardy

Drought tolerance: Very drought resistant ( dies off and recovers)

Flowering Time: Dainty small blue flowers in Spring to late Summer

Pruning: Not required

Features: Can be divided. Makes an excellent living mulch

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