Eastern Greenviolet
Cubelium concolor
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
6"–12" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
NJ
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.
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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