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Water regularly to maintain consistently moist soil, especially during dry periods. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, but also prevent waterlogging.
Also known as Kidney-Leaf Violet · Kidney-Leaf White Violet · Kidney-Leaved Violet
Viola renifolia, the White Violet, is a delicate perennial wildflower native to North America, featuring heart-shaped leaves and small, pure white flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers partial to full shade.
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Avoid direct, intense afternoon sun.
Keep soil consistently moist.
100% intensity
Water more frequently during dry spells.
Moist, humus-rich, well-draining soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH.
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Thrives in cool to moderate temperatures.
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Ideal range 15-22 °C.
Outdoor
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Light feeding in spring.
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Use balanced, slow-release fertilizer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to maintain consistently moist soil, especially during dry periods. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, but also prevent waterlogging.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding if desired. Remove any yellow or dead foliage as needed to maintain appearance.
Easily propagated by division of clumps in spring or fall. Can also be grown from seed, though germination may be slow and erratic.
Not typically a plant that requires frequent repotting. If grown in a container, repot every 2-3 years into fresh soil when root-bound.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malpighiales |
| Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Species | Viola renifolia |
Similar in genus Viola
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