Viola hederacea: There are about 450
violet species worldwide. Australia is home to six species. Viola hederacea
is a widespread species and occurs throughout eastern NSW, South Australia,
Tasmania, Victoria and Queensland. Viola hederacea is a spreading
ground cover with heart-shaped leaves and mauve and white flowers carried on
short erect stems. Flowers are carried for many months. In sheltered
situations Viola hederacea will form mats up to a metre across. Our Viola hederacea are growing under tree ferns and
shrubs. Plants growing in more exposed situations are cut by frost. This
attractive ground cover may be cultivated in rockeries, shrubberies and
hanging baskets. Viola hederacea is a colourful, weed suppressing
native ground cover. Propagate from runners. There is a less vigorous form
with blue flowers known as “Baby Blue”.