Celebrate New Brunswick Day and visit the Beaverbrook Art Gallery and grab your free Coloring page of the purple violets.

New Brunswick’s official flower is the purple violet, a beautiful and delicate plant that blooms in early spring.

The purple violet is a small flower, seldom growing more than six inches tall. Its petals are a deep, rich purple color, and they grow in a distinctive heart shape.

The purple violet is a hardy plant that can grow in a variety of soil types, but it prefers damp, shady areas. It’s also a favorite of pollinators like bees and butterflies.

In addition to being New Brunswick’s official flower, the purple violet has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. Native Americans used it to treat headaches, coughs, and other ailments, and it continues to be used in herbal remedies today.

The purple violet is also a popular decorative plant, and it’s commonly used in gardens and flower arrangements. Its beauty and versatility make it a true symbol of New Brunswick’s natural beauty.