Groundcover & Vines – Spreading – Silver Gem Violet

Silver Gem Violet 

Botanical name: viola walteri 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: up to 1 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 5-8 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in 1-3 growing seasons 

Foliage color: green, silver 

Flower color: purple, blue

Bloom time:  spring 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: groundcover, shade garden, pollinator garden 

Special features: shade tolerant, attracts pollinators 

Light needs: 2-4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top first inch of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring as the plant exits dormancy 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil:  loam, clay 

Companion plants: foamflower, hostas, ferns 

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for pets if ingested but non-toxic for humans 

Invasive species: no