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Vernonia noveboracensis     Ironweed

A spectacular show of purple flowers in the fall of the year. Gets quite tall in a sunny wet area. Great for attracting butterflies.

Sun to Semi-shade, Rich Wet Soil, Fall, 4-6 ft Tall, Zones 5-9

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Veronicastrum virginicum       Culvers Root

Pick a semi-shady to sunny spot that stays wet for this plant. Reaches heights of up to 7 feet with white to pink flowers in the summer. The flowers are small but numerous.

Sun to Semi-shade, Wet to Moist Soil, Summer, 5-7 ft Tall, Zones 4-8

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Vinca minor    Periwinkle 

Excellent evergreen groundcover that will spread quickly and hold loose soils. Has blue-purple flowers in the spring. Will grow in varied conditions.

Shade or Semi Shade, Moist or Dry Soil, Spring, Groundcover, Zones 4-9

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Viola blanda   Sweet White Violet

A early spring bloomer with white flowers. This one is very small and grows right on the ground. It will grow good under conifer trees.

Shade, Rich Soil, Spring, 2-4 in Tall, Zones 4-9

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Viola canadensis   Canada Violet

This is one of the tallest Violets reaching 18 inches tall. Has white flowers with purple veins and the leaves are heart shaped.

Shade, Rich Soil, Spring, 12-18 in Tall, Zones 3-8

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Viola papilionacea   Common Blue Violet

This is the common violet that blooms purple in the spring. It is a very good spreader and will grow in shade or semi-shade with rich moist soil. Makes an excellent groundcover, not suggested to use in a small garden as it make take it over.

Shade to Semi-Shade, Average Soil, Spring, 6-10 in Tall, Zones 4-8

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Viola pedata   Birdsfoot Violet

By far the prettiest and most unusual violet we carry. Has finely segmented leaves resembling a birdfoot, and purple flowers. Has been know to rebloom in the fall under the right conditions. Unlike most other violets this one prefers sun and dry sandy soil.

Sun, Dry Sandy Soil, Spring, 4-8 in Tall, Zones 3-9

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Viola ‘pennsylvanica’ – Smooth Yellow Violet                

This pretty yellow violet has five petal flowers with non-hairy, one to three-lobed basal leaves. It is relatively tall for a violet growing 6-16” tall. It will work good as a groundcover.

Shade/Semi, Average Soil, Early Summer, 6-16” Tall, Spread 8”, Zones 5-8

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Viola rotundifolia    Yellow Round Leaf Violet

Has small yellow flowers early in the spring before the leaves emerge. The leaves are round and shiny and lay right on the ground. Must have rich soil and does not spread quite like the other violets.

Shade, Rich Moist Soil, Spring, 2-4 in Tall, Zones 5-8

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Viola striata    Pale or Cream Violet

Has ivory-white flowers in the spring. This one spreads by runners and does well in semi-shade.

Shade to Semi-Shade, Rich Soil, Spring, 6-8 in Tall, Zones 4-8

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Xerophyllum asphodeloides      Turkey’s Beard

Evergreen grass like basal foliage with a tall stem reaching 4-5 ft tall with a ball of white flowers on top. This plant requires acid soil with a pH of 4.5, and very dry. Will grow in sun or shade. Be patient with this one, after you plant in the correct spot it will just kind of sit there for 2 or 3 years then it will take off. It is well worth the wait as it is a beautiful plant.

Shade to Sun, Dry Acid Soil ph 4.5, Summer, 3-5 ft Tall, Zones 5-8

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