A stoloniferous perennial considered closely related to V sylvestris. Leaves heart-shaped, more or less smooth, margins round-toothed. Flowers up to 18 mm wide on long erect stems, clear blue with a blunt creamy white spur to 6 mm long; spring to summer.

N Africa, Europe (woodland)

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.