{"product_id":"walters-violet-silver-gem","title":"Walter's Violet 'Silver Gem' (Viola walteri ‘Silver Gem’)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"732\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eWalter’s Violet ‘Silver Gem’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a charming groundcover for shady spaces, prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"398\"\u003esilvery-blue, heart-shaped leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"403\" data-end=\"429\"\u003elavender spring blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e. One of the earliest native flowers to emerge, it provides vital nectar to small native bees and other early-season pollinators. Its foliage keeps garden beds cool-toned and tidy even after blooming, and its compact stature makes it a natural fit for woodland paths, shaded borders, and underplantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"739\" data-end=\"779\"\u003elow-growing, stoloniferous perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e forms a gentle mat that won’t overrun nearby plants—unlike some other violets—making it a smart, low-maintenance option for curated native plantings. It’s also a \u003cstrong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"992\"\u003elarval host for several fritillary butterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding ecological value beneath its quiet charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1148\" data-start=\"842\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"1128\"\u003eSpecial Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: Though 'Silver Gem' is a selected variety, it is derived directly from the native species Viola walteri and retains its ecological role, especially as a butterfly host plant. We include it for its manageable habit, refined look, and proven value to pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eWhy Choose Walter's Violet 'Silver Gem'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"985\"\u003e?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eGround-hugging and non-aggressive—ideal for refined native plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eEarly spring nectar source for pollinators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eLarval host for fritillary butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eBeautiful silvery foliage for shade gardens.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1892\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003eLow-maintenance. Tolerates dry shade once established. Gently spreads by stolons—cut back if containment is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Home Park","offers":[{"title":"32-Plant Tray","offer_id":47617157333209,"sku":"NC_VIOWAL_SG_32FT","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/0645\/4489\/files\/walters_violet_silvergem_01.jpg?v=1766081450","url":"https:\/\/myhomepark.com\/products\/walters-violet-silver-gem","provider":"My Home Park","version":"1.0","type":"link"}