Botanical Name:Viola walteri 'Silver Gem'

Flower Color:Violet

Hardiness:Zone 5 -10 to -20°F

Flower Type:Delicate flowers along the tips of stems

Flowering Period:Spring to Fall

Foliage:Heart shaped, silver streaked foliage.

Plant Size:3-5" x 10-15"

Growth Habit:Clumping

Suggested Uses:Ground cover, rough slopes, unused or problem areas

Soil Needs:Not fussy about soil needs

Light Needs:Part Shade to Shade

Fertilizer:Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring.

Disease Tolerance:Usually trouble free if planted correctly in proper cultural conditions. For common ground cover problems and solutions, click here.

Pest Issues:Usually trouble free if planted correctly in proper cultural conditions. For common ground cover problems and solutions, click here.