marsh blue violet
Viola cucullata
RHS AGM 1993
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to full shade
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Sizeup to 8 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Blue , purple
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Marsh blue violet (Viola cucullata) is a perennial for borders, rain gardens, meadows, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun to full shade and average to wet, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Dark blue-centered flowers rise well above the leaves in spring. It grows in wet places, so it suits a damp spot in your yard. Bees, butterflies, and birds visit it.
Pairs well with Joe Pye weed, Sweet pepperbush, and Indian grass.
Native range
Europe.