{"product_id":"purple-violet-live-plant-viola-sororia-maryland-native-shade-groundcover-zones-3-8","title":"Purple Violet Live Plant – Viola sororia – Maryland Native Shade Groundcover, Zones 3–8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eViola sororia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Native Ground Cover That Thrives in the Shade\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eViola sororia\u003c\/em\u003e, the Common Blue Violet, is a beloved East Coast native that spreads gently to form a lush, low-growing carpet under trees and in shaded borders. In early summer it produces cheerful purple-blue flowers that are a key nectar source for early pollinators and a host plant for fritillary butterfly caterpillars. Wildlife tend not to browse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost plant for fritillary butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose from bare-root plants or potted plants in 2.5\" or 3.25\" pots. Select your option above. The mature plants shown in our photos are significantly larger than what ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Restrictions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck Agricultural restrictions if this plant can be shipped from Maryland to your state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery plant is guaranteed to arrive healthy. If something looks off upon delivery, message us with a photo — all plants are insured for transit issues. Once a healthy plant is in your hands, we’re happy to answer care questions, though we can’t be responsible for post-delivery care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArrival Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem with your order on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore related products:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eOrnamental Plants\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-native\"\u003eNative North American selections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steep Hill Garden","offers":[{"title":"3 Bare-Root Plants","offer_id":46475203969160,"sku":"v-p-3br","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Plant in a 3.25\" Pot","offer_id":46475204001928,"sku":"v-1p-325","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 Plants in 3.25\" Pots","offer_id":46475204034696,"sku":"v-4p-325","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 Plants in 3.25\" Pots","offer_id":46475204067464,"sku":"v-5p-325","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4 Plants in 2.5\" Pots","offer_id":46475204100232,"sku":"v-4p-25","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 Plants in 2.5\" Pots","offer_id":46475204133000,"sku":"v-6p-25","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/32714534224022-1024_588904f3-5fb3-4d88-aa5b-eff52dbd8bf7.jpg?v=1788289991","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/purple-violet-live-plant-viola-sororia-maryland-native-shade-groundcover-zones-3-8","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}