Common dog violet.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial

Lumière

Partial shade to full shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière moyenne

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

6 to 10 inches

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 8

Floraison

Mid spring to early summer

Entretien

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged to mimic its natural woodland habitat. Watch for aphids or slugs that might enjoy the tender foliage. Deadhead the spent flowers if you want to encourage a longer blooming period.

Arrosage

Water whenever the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.

Engrais

Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

Trim back dead or damaged foliage to keep the plant looking tidy.

Rempotage

Repot if the plant becomes root bound or if the soil loses its structure.

Sol

Moist, well draining, humus rich soil

pH du sol

Neutral to slightly acidic

Température

-20 à 25°C

Humidité

50 à 80%

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is not considered toxic to humans.

Enfants

There are no specific safety concerns for children handling this plant.

Allergènes de contact

No specific skin irritation is associated with this plant.

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen is not typically considered a significant airborne allergen.

Comestibilité

While the flowers are technically edible, they are often bitter and not typically consumed.

Comment l'identifier

• Heart shaped leaves with serrated edges
• Pale violet flowers with darker veins
• Spurred petals at the back
• Low growing clump forming habit

Hauteur

0,05 à 0,2m

Envergure

0,1 à 0,3m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

violet, blue, 1 à 2cm

Fruits

brown, Late summer

Problèmes courants

• Powdery mildew — A fungal infection causing white dusty spots on leaves.
• Slugs — These mollusks feed on tender young foliage.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, division

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Plant these in groups under deciduous trees to mimic their natural forest floor environment.

Bonnes associations

• Anémone des bois — They share similar woodland habitat requirements.
• Bluebell — They create a naturalistic woodland floor aesthetic.

Espèces similaires

• Viola odorata — It is a related species but features fragrant flowers.

Science

Famille

Violaceae

Genre

Viola

Ordre

Malpighiales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Europe and parts of North Africa.

Préservation

This species is common and not of conservation concern.

It grows in woodland clearings and hedge banks where it benefits from seasonal light changes.

Intérêt pour la faune

larval host plant, early nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

ground cover, woodland garden, pollinator habitat

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

Does it spread easily?

Yes, it self seeds readily in favorable conditions.

Can I grow it in full sun?

It prefers partial shade and may struggle in hot, direct sun.

D'où vient le nom

The name riviniana honors the German botanist Augustus Quirinus Rivinus.

Bon à savoir

• It is commonly known as the common dog violet.
• It thrives in dappled shade under deciduous trees.
• The flowers are scentless.

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