Silver Gem Prostrate Blue Violet is a native evergreen perennial with trailing stems and silvery-green heart shaped foliage with burgundy undresides. Solidary bluish-lavender flowers bloom in spring and continue to rebloom sporadically into fall. Grows best with part shade and moist rich well-drained soils. Exceptionally drought tolerant once established. Type: Perennial, Groundcover Height: - 0.5' Spread: 1’ - 1.5' Spacing: 1' USDA Hardiness Zone: 5 - 8 Culture: Part Sun, Full Shade Bloom Color: Purple Season of Interest: Spring, Summer, Fall, Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Indian Pink, Green and Gold, Woodland Phlox IMAGE: Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Viola walteri kz2, CC BY-SA 4.0