online, however you can buy one in person from the nursery. Click here for open times

Viola banksii, the native violet, is a low growing tufted plant with mauve and white flowers which are held above the leaves throughout the year. It likes a variety of soils in moist part to fully shaded situations and spreads by underground runners, from which it can regenerate after stressful times. Tolerates light frost and can be used as a lawn substitute in light traffic areas, or a groundcover under trees.

"Viola banksii has been split out of Viola hederacea in 2003. Until recently, the commonly grown native violet was referred to as Viola hederacea. However, research has shown that plants bought at nurseries and grown in gardens are more often that of Viola banksii." (from Australian plant Society NSW)

We have decided our violets are banksii too!

Here is a link to the Australian Plant Society of NSW webpage about Viola banksii click here