Culture
Easily grown in average, medium to wet, well-drained soil in part shade. Prefers humusy, moisture-retentive soils. Spreads by runners to form large carpets in the wild.
Noteworthy Characteristics
Viola blanda, commonly known as sweet white violet, is a stoloniferous, stemless, low-growing perennial (1-5" high) which features basal, heart-shaped leaves and fragrant, white flowers with strongly-reflexed upper petals and a purple-veined lower petal. Each flower rests atop its own leafless stalk. Blooms in early spring. Native to moist woods in eastern North America.
Genus name comes from the Latin name for various sweet-scented flowers.
Specific epithet means mild, pleasant or charming.
Problems
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses
Mass or group in shaded areas of rock gardens or border fronts. Shade gardens. Ground cover for small spaces. Leave undisturbed and allow it to spread in native plant gardens or naturalized areas.