Viola hederacea - Australian violet, Tasmanian violet
Family Violaceae
Description:
Approximately 400 species of violets are found around the world, mostly in cooler climates. The Australian violet is native to eastern Australia into Malaysia. It is a small evergreen creeper that will form mats in a moist, shady site. Its white and purple flowers are produced over a long period during the growing season.
Several native violet species make attractive plants in the garden, too.
Location:
See this plants on the west side of building 9.
Size:
Spreading herbaceous plant to about six inches tall.
Care Instructions:
Light: part shade to shade
Water: moist, not drought tolerant
Soil: adaptable
In a moist, shady spot, this groundcover spreads rapidly.