Occurrence evidence0 records from ALA occurrence records
Native range bioregionsNot yet summarised
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Native Violet
Viola hederacea
Violaceae|Seasonal
$6.50per packet (40 seeds)
Creeping groundcover with delicate purple-white flowers
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GROWING CONDITIONS
Sun ExposurePart Shade, Dappled Shade, Full Shade
Soil TypesLoam, Peat
Water NeedsModerate to High
Plant Height0.05-0.15m
WILDLIFE & ECOLOGY
Wildlife ValueBee-friendly, Butterfly-attracting
ConservationCommon
UsesOrnamental, Groundcover
DISTRIBUTION
BioregionsSouth East Queensland, Sydney Basin, South Eastern Highlands
Climate ZonesSubtropical, Temperate
FloweringSpring, Summer, Autumn
DISTRIBUTION
Regional provenance50 kmLoading occurrence data…
SPECIES EVIDENCEOccurrence + model context
Model StatusALA-only / SDM unavailable
This species does not yet have SDM coverage in Twig; we are showing ALA occurrence evidence only.
Seed catalogue regionSouth East Queensland, Sydney Basin, South Eastern Highlands
Model confidenceNot scored yet
Last model runnot yet run for a stable release
Evidence for Native Violet (Viola hederacea) is observational and model-based; it does not guarantee suitability at your site.
SHIPPING
SHIPPING AVAILABILITY
NSW
VIC
QLD
SA
WAPermit required
TAS
NT
ACT
3D VIEWER
DESCRIPTION
A delicate creeping groundcover with kidney-shaped leaves and charming white and purple flowers throughout most of the year. Forms dense mats in moist, shaded positions. Excellent for underplanting, between pavers, and in rockeries. Fast-spreading once established.
GERMINATION DATA
Germination Rate
65%
Days to Germinate
14-35
Optimal Temperature
15-20°C
Stratification
2 weeks cold stratification
Scarification
None required
Sowing Depth
Surface sow, press lightly
Spacing
30cm
GROWTH TIMELINE
Native Violet — Germination rate65%
Stratification2 weeks cold stratification
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SowingDay 0
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Germination14-35 days
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Seedling35-70 days
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Transplant70-105 days
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Vegetative105-175 days
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Flowering175+ days
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GROWING GUIDE
Cold stratify for 2 weeks. Surface sow and press gently into moist mix. Keep in a cool, shaded position. Mist regularly. Transplant when seedlings have 4 true leaves.