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Sweet Violet

Viola Odorata

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Overview

Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial harbinger of spring, valued for its fragrant, deep purple blooms that emerge early in the season. These hardy groundcovers form lush mats up to 6 inches high and spread about 18 inches wide. Preferring partial shade and moist, well-drained soil, they add a charming, old-fashioned touch and can be used as underplantings or in woodland gardens. Zones 4-8.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 6–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — low-lying carpet of foliage
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — blue flowers in the garden; a perennial flowering plant, image 70Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — This plant is ideal for shaded rock gardens; these hardy groundcovers form lush mats up to 6 inches high and spread, image 90Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — a perennial flowering plantSweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata); regular watering maintains its vigorSweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — it is generally well-behaved and should be planted about 10 to 12 inches apart to allow for natural spreading, image 65Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Preferring partial shade and moist; sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial harbinger of spring+117

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Violaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — low-lying carpet of foliage
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — blue flowers in the garden; a perennial flowering plant, image 70
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — This plant is ideal for shaded rock gardens; these hardy groundcovers form lush mats up to 6 inches high and spread, image 90
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — a perennial flowering plant
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata); regular watering maintains its vigor
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — it is generally well-behaved and should be planted about 10 to 12 inches apart to allow for natural spreading, image 65
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Preferring partial shade and moist; sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial harbinger of spring
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — These hardy groundcovers form lush mats up to 6 inches high and spread about 18 inches wide; this plant is ideal for shaded rock
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — particularly in dry conditions; thriving under trees or in other similarly shaded areas
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — a perennial flowering plant; blue flowers in the garden, image 103
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial harbinger of spring; preferring partial shade and moist, image 73
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial harbinger of spring; preferring partial shade and moist, image 49
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Viola odorata prefers partial to full shade; low-lying carpet of foliage
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — This native of Europe and Asia Minor requires moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — old-fashioned touch and can be used as underplantings or in woodland gardens; it typically grows to a modest height, image 101
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — low-lying carpet of foliage; viola odorata prefers partial to full shade
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — It typically grows to a modest height of about 4 to 6 inches with a similar spread of 6 to 12 inches; old-fashioned, image 80
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — dark green leaves present a year-round interest
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — thriving under trees or in other similarly shaded areas; particularly in dry conditions, image 61
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — thriving under trees or in other similarly shaded areas
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Its leaves and flowers can be used in salads or as garnishes, providing a unique aesthetic and flavor
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial harbinger of spring
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — deep purple blooms that emerge early in the season; fragrant flowers are most prolific in the early spring, image 74
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — thriving under trees or in other similarly shaded areas; particularly in dry conditions, image 85
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