Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
The Silver Gem Violet or Viola walteri boasts both lovely flowers and stunning foliage, making it a well-rounded addition to a landscape. The dainty flowers are a blueish-purple with subtle white and black accents near the center. The flowers open in spring and early summer, but the foliage continues to put on a charming display after the flowers fade. Heart-shaped leaves gently curl, creating a rounded appearance, and feature a silvery hue with dark veining.
This perennial has a mounding growth habit and is an excellent ground cover. Plant the Silver Gem Violet near the front of a mixed bed or in a container where the stems can cascade over the edge of the pot. Grow the Silver Gem Violet as a perennial in zones 5 through 8.
Silver Gem Violet Care
Plant the Silver Gem Violet in partial sun to full shade. The soil should be neutral to alkaline and well drained. Young or potted plants need a routine watering schedule, but established plants are drought tolerant. Violas are not heavy feeders but do best with light, monthly feedings. Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season.
Deadhead the Silver Gem Violet to encourage more flowers and extend the bloom season. Trim leggy growth throughout the season and cut back all growth in late summer or early fall.
Silver Gem Violet Spacing
Mature plants are 3 to 5 inches tall and 6 to 8 inches wide. The Silver Gem Violet can be spaced 6 inches apart from other plants to create a dense carpet of flowers and greenery.
Silver Gem Violet Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 8 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Shade to Partial Sun |
| Mature Height: 3 - 5 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Inches |
| Spacing: 6 - 8 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded, Spreading |
| Flower Color(s): Purple |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Early Spring |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen, Variegated |
| Foliage Color(s): Green, Silver |
| Foliage Description: Silver variegated, tiny reddish-green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Drought |
| Attracts: Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Combinations, Containers, Groundcovers, Hanging Baskets |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance, Native to North America |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Silver Gem Violet |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Viola walteri Silver Gem |
- SKU:
- 1231015048-pc
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 24th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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