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Viola nephrophylla
A stemless native violet of Alberta's wet meadows, fens, and streambanks. Kidney-shaped (reniform) leaves and deep violet-purple flowers with a white throat. One of several similar blue violets in Alberta — look at habitat (wet) and leaf shape (broader than long) for ID.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Wetlands province-wide, Zone 2
Light
Full sun to part shade (wet)
Bloom Time
May–June
Soil
Consistently moist to wet, rich
Water
High
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Division of rhizomes in spring. Self-seeds via cleistogamous flowers once established.
