Eastern Greenviolet
Cubelium concolor
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
6"–12" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 28 more states
Eastern greenviolet is a low-growing native perennial that forms small clumps in partially shaded areas. It produces small white or pale green flowers from May through July and thrives in medium moisture conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Eastern Greenviolet takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Very small and inconspicuous appearance
- May look weedy or unkempt to traditional gardeners
- Unknown dormancy behavior could be problematic
Wildlife value
This native violet provides nectar for small pollinators and early season butterflies. The foliage may serve as host plant material for some native insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Eastern Greenviolet need?
- Eastern Greenviolet grows best in part shade conditions.
- When does Eastern Greenviolet bloom?
- Eastern Greenviolet blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Eastern Greenviolet native?
- Eastern Greenviolet (Cubelium concolor) is native to AL, AR, CT, DE and 28 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- Is Eastern Greenviolet HOA-friendly?
- Eastern Greenviolet takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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