Commonly called Labrador violet, is a very low-growing perennial (1-3" high) which is typically utilized both for its small, attractive, heart-shaped, purple-tinged foliage (to 1 inch across) and its lavender-blue spring flowers. Flowers appear atop leafy stems in lat spring. Native to moist woods in the northern U.S., Canada and Greenland.
A plant of many uses, mass as a ground cover for small areas. Filler between stepping stones. Leave undisturbed and allow it to spread in native plant gardens or naturalized areas. Rock gardens.
Highly decorative dark foliage, a "Walk on" plant. Perennial, hardy to zone 3.