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Canadian White Violet

Viola canadensis

Canadian white violet is a taller woodland violet with white, yellow-eyed flowers flushed purple on the back, blooming over a long season in rich shade.

Family
Violaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.5–1.5 ft
Spacing
0.5–1 ft apart
Light
part shade, shade
Soil moisture
moist
Soil pH
neutral, acidic
Bloom
April, May, June
Bloom colors
white
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies, larval host
Landscape uses
border, container
Native states
AL, AZ, CO, CT, GA, ID, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY