Variable rhizomatous species. Leaves ovate, deciduous; margin round-toothed. Flowers large, generally clear bright purple on stalks to 15 cm or so long, without fragrance; spring. [V. cucullata Aiton]

North America

Grows naturally in wet places.

Source: McLeod, J. (1997). Violaceae. In: Spencer, R.. Horticultural Flora of South-eastern Australia. Volume 2. Flowering plants. Dicotyledons. Part 1. The identification of garden and cultivated plants. University of New South Wales Press.