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Viola labradorica (Labrador violet)
Viola labradorica (Labrador violet)
Cold-hardy violet · Early bloom · Shade gardens
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Viola labradorica
Labrador violet is often one of the first splashes of color in shady spring gardens. Low, spreading plants form a soft carpet of rounded leaves brushed in deep purple and bronze tones, followed by bright blue-purple flowers that appear early in the season when little else is blooming.
Well adapted to woodland conditions, this hardy perennial thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. After the showy spring flowers fade, plants produce small hidden blooms that self-pollinate and help them spread gently over time, creating natural drifts without becoming invasive.
The foliage remains attractive long after flowering, often staying semi-evergreen in milder climates. Easy, resilient, and quietly beautiful, Labrador violet is one of those plants that settles in comfortably and returns each year with very little attention.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Purple-tinted foliage for extended interest
- Early spring flowers for pollinators
- Cold hardy and reliable
- Thrives in shade
- Gentle spreading habit
- Natural woodland character
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Semi-evergreen perennial
- Sun: Partial shade to morning sun
- Soil: Moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil
- Water: Moderate
- Hardiness: Zones 3–8
- Habit: Low, spreading groundcover
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~6 in × slowly spreading
- Flower color: Blue-purple
- Bloom time: Early spring
- Foliage: Rounded leaves with purple-bronze tones
GROWER’S NOTE
Labrador violet is one we like to tuck into quiet corners where other plants struggle. Give it shade, decent soil, and a little time, and it gradually forms a soft living carpet that looks right at home.
BEST USES
- Shady garden beds
- Woodland gardens
- Under shrubs and trees
- Path edges and borders
- Naturalized areas
- Pollinator-friendly plantings
HOW TO CHOOSE
Choose Labrador violet if you want a plant that:
- Loves shade and cooler climates
- Adds early spring color
- Spreads gently without taking over
- Looks good even after flowering
- Feels natural and easy in the garden
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.
Beautiful, bountiful, healthy plants. Packaged so very well, no damage to plants in transit. Thanks so much!
VERY happy. Plant was in perfect condition and is doing wonderful. Many thanks!!
