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Canadian white violet

Viola canadensis

Canadian white violet (Viola canadensis) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 1a–10b. Mature size 6"–2'.

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Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 39 U.S. states, including AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT…
USDA hardiness
Zones 1a–10b
Mature size
6"–2'
Sun
Full shade
Water
—
Bloom
—
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Canadian white violet (Viola canadensis)
Viola canadensis — Canadian white violet. Photo by Arx Fortis via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Canadian white violet (Viola canadensis) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 1a–10b. Mature size 6"–2'.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, canadian white violet pairs naturally with: Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana), Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Common selfheal (Prunella vulgaris).

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