A low-growing perennial native to California. Western Dog Violet grows to about 3-4" tall and spreads to form a mat of bright green heart-shaped foliage. Rose-pink flowers bloom in spring.
This selection of Western Dog Violet was collected from the Santa Cruz Mountains by Ray Collett, the founding director of the UCSC Arboretum. Its flowers are much pinker than most Western Dog Violets which usually have dark purple blooms.
Western Dog Violet shouldn't need any care or maintenance.