Found throughout the eastern United States and Canada. Primarily a weed of turfgrass and landscapes. Arise from a basal crown, heart-shaped, and occur on long petioles.
Leaves are also hairless and have rounded teeth along the margins.
A capsule, 10-12 mm long. Occur on stalks that do not contain leaves, are purple or blue in color, with 5 petals. The 2 lateral petals are bearded or hairy near the base.