General info: Viola walteri ‘Silver Gem’ is a North American native that thrives in dry to medium soil in part shade to full shade. This species is an attractive groundcover and only gets about six inches tall. It creeps and spreads into a dense mat in partly shady to full shade areas. ‘Silver Gem’ is distinct for its silvery blue green round foliage with bright purple blooms. This species has a long bloom time. It starts in March and continues into fall.

Landscape uses: Viola walteri ‘Silver Gem’ is a very attractive native groundcover. This species only gets about half a foot tall. Making this is a wonderful option for a groundcover in a shaded area. ‘Silver Gem’ with its silvery blue green foliage and bright purple blooms will give any cottage garden or shade garden a nice pop of color.