Viola walteri, commonly known as Walter's violet or prostrata blue violet, is a beautiful flowering perennial native to the southeastern and Appalachian regions of North America.
 
General Information
Florida Native: Yes
Size at Maturity: Reaches 3-5 inches tall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Phenology: Perennial
Bloom Season: Early spring to early summer
Leaf Type: Deciduous
 
Growing Conditions
Sunlight Requirements: Part shade to full shade
Soil Texture: Prefers moist, well-drained acidic to slightly alkaline sandy loam soils
Soil pH: Acidic to slightly alkaline
Moisture Requirements: Average to moist
Tolerance to Salt Spray: No
 
Landscape Considerations
Recommended Landscape Uses: Borders, rock gardens, shade gardens, and pollinator gardens
Maintenance Tips: Low maintenance. Water regularly during dry periods, especially during the first growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooms. Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.
Considerations: Low deer and rabbit resistance.
Wildlife Benefit: Attracts butterflies and bees
Toxicity to Pets: Non-toxic
Edible: No medicinal uses are known.