process of "naturalization"

Looks like it worked. The little violet is well ahead on the spreading game I think. :-) It is all green, and no turf.

Wonderful sight Lori...

Thanks Gt and Ray and Jane! I'm really happy that I found a plant to fit the niche. all of these little beauties (this lovely carpet) came from one tiny 4" clump, planted...let me see.... 3 or 4 years ago. You can see the hosta, aegopodium and cinnamomea ferns along the edge of the area...