{"product_id":"viola-hederacea-australian-native-violet-evergreen-groundcover-shade-loving-perennial-lilac-flowers-3-5-inch-live-plant","title":"Viola hederacea | Australian Native Violet | Evergreen Groundcover | Shade-Loving Perennial | Lilac Flowers | 3.5 Inch Live Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"655\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eCreate a lush, flowering carpet with \u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eViola hederacea\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eAustralian Native Violet\u003c\/strong\u003e, a charming evergreen groundcover treasured for its delicate lilac-purple flowers with crisp white centers and attractive rounded green foliage. Blooming from spring through fall—and nearly year-round in mild climates—this low-growing perennial spreads gently by runners to form a dense mat that brightens shady gardens with continuous color.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003ePerfect for woodland gardens, beneath trees, borders, hanging baskets, and containers, Australian Native Violet thrives in moist, well-drained soil and adapts to both partial shade and filtered sun. Its dense foliage naturally suppresses weeds, helps retain soil moisture, and creates an attractive living mulch. Pollinator-friendly and easy to grow, this versatile perennial is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking a beautiful, low-maintenance groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"4wcydx\" data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003e🌿 Key Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003e💜 Charming lilac-purple flowers with white centers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003e🌿 Evergreen groundcover with lush green foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e🦋 Attracts bees and butterflies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e🌱 Fast-spreading by runners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e🌳 Excellent for shade gardens and woodland landscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e💧 Living mulch that helps suppress weeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp 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data-end=\"1658\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1627\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eFoliage Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright Green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eFlower Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lilac-Purple with White Centers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1728\"\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring through Fall (Nearly Year-Round in Mild Climates)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1816\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–6 Inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1838\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 Feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eGrowth 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