Viola walteri 'Silver Gem'

prostrate blue violet

	Forms a dense, tidy mat of heart shaped, silver streaked foliage
	Violet-blue flowers appear in March, persist through autumn
	Can handle dry conditions once established

From the gardens of Mt. Cuba Center, North Creek is delighted to introduce this tough native groundcover. Easily identified by trailing stems and delicate lavender flowers, 'Silver Gem' forms a dense, tidy mat of attractive silver foliage. Flowers appear in March and persist into autumn. Our plant trials have proven 'Silver Gem' to be exceptionally drought tolerant and happiest in part to full shade. Pot in quarts or gallons for early spring sales.

SIZE
Viola walteri 'Silver Gem' LP32 - 32 per flat	Availability

Viola walteri 'Silver Gem' - 72 per flat

Availability

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Height

3-5 Inches

Spread

10-15 Inches

Spacing

10 Inches

Bloom Color

Violet

USDA Hardiness Zone 6-8

prostrate blue violet Interesting Notes

Mt. Cuba Center is a non-profit organization committed to promoting and appreciation for plants native to the Piedmont, encouraging their use in gardens and supporting their conservation in nature. Tours, educational programs and plant introductions provide a means for future generations to gain an appreciation of the diversity and landscape potential of plants that comprise the Piedmont flora. North Creek is pleased to bring Viola walteri 'Silver Gem' to market on behalf of Mt. Cuba Center.