Viola jooi

Adorable little violet for a shaded wall or trough.  Rosettes of small leathery heart-shaped leaves are surmounted in spring by miniature lavender-pink violets.  Put it where you can see it up close!  Self-sows, but not prolifically.  Propagated from seed.  Deep 3.5-inch pots.  Zone 4.  Photo: Salicyna

Part shade; average to moist soil; 3"x5"; spring