Given the profusion of violet species in our natural landscapes, as well as violets' zeal for hybridization, it's surprising that more violets are not distributed in the horticulture industry. Striped cream violets are low-growing, growing best in average or moist, humusy soils in partial shade. Plant in woodland gardens and expect them to naturalize-- these violets don't spread by runners, but they do seed out profusely. The more there are, the better for low-flying pollinators.

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