Viola labradorica Labrador violet (Violaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Viola labradorica
Labrador violet
Evergreen perennial
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The Viola labradorica plant species is found in Northeastern N. America - Labrador, south to the mountains of Maine, New Hampshire and New York. It is a member of the Violaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Labrador violet.

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Latin Name:  Viola labradorica
Common Name:  Labrador violet
Family:  Violaceae
Author:  Schrank.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Woods and grassy places[187].

Cultivation Notes: Cool moist well-drained humus-rich soil in partial or dappled shade and protection from scorching winds. Succeeds in dense shade[197]. Tolerates sandstone and limestone soils but becomes chlorotic if the pH is too high. Prefers a pH between 6 and 6.5. Hardy to about -25°c[187]. There are some named varieties selected for their ornamental value[200]. All members of this genus have more or less edible leaves and flower buds, though those species with yellow flowers can cause diarrhoea if eaten in large quantities[62, 85, 159].

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