Viola labradorica "purpurea"

[nikoroma]

http://www.ideasforgardens.net/nicola/viola-labradorica/index.html

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another little jewel raised from Chiltern seeds..... first blooming season

[ideasguy]

Thanks for posting this little beauty Nicola.
Its a nice plant to have in any collection.

I have what I understand is Viola labradorica Nicola.
It was given to me long ago by a very good gardener.

This website:
http://www.perennials.com/plants/viola-labradorica.html
says that it is now correctly known as Viola riviniana Purpurea Group.
How can we mere mortals keep up with these name changes

Anyway, I agree with their description- its a charming violet.
It Self-seeds gently around the garden - Yes
but not in a weedy sort of way - yes.
Sometimes troubled by slugs. Don't agree with that (my experience only of course)
My garden is infested with the things and I havent noticed any damage.

[nikoroma]

few days after....