Walter's Violet (Viola walteri) is a delicate, trailing wildflower that adds a soft, natural beauty to shaded landscapes. With its creeping groundcover habit and striking blue-violet flowers, this resilient perennial thrives in partial to full shade, flourishing in well-drained sandy or loamy soil.
Beyond its aesthetic appeal, Walter's Violet plays a vital ecological role by serving as a larval host for the Gulf Fritillary butterfly and providing a rich nectar source for pollinators. Whether used to fill shaded garden spaces or to support local wildlife, this adaptable and low-maintenance plant offers year-round beauty and benefits to your garden.
- Trailing wildflower
- Creeping groundcover
- Flowers: Blue-violet
- Exposure: Partial to full shade
- Moisture: Well-drained
- Soil: Sand, loam
- Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0)
- Propagates by seed, root division, cuttings
- Stems root in the ground
- Larval host for Gulf Fritillary
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