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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

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) — particularly in dry conditions; thriving under trees or in other similarly shaded areas, image 64
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — As a garden fixture, it offers homeowners a multifaceted plant that is aesthetically pleasing and functional; ground, image 69
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Preferring partial shade and moist; sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial harbinger of spring, image 76
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — it is generally well-behaved and should be planted about 10 to 12 inches apart to allow for natural spreading
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata); regular watering maintains its vigor, image 102
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 77
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — blue flowers in the garden; a perennial flowering plant
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — As a garden fixture, it offers homeowners a multifaceted plant that is aesthetically pleasing and functional; ground cover /
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Regular watering maintains its vigor; sweet Violet (Viola odorata), image 87
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Preferring partial shade and moist
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — As a garden fixture, it offers homeowners a multifaceted plant that is aesthetically pleasing and functional
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — blue flowers in the garden
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata); regular watering maintains its vigor, image 78
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — particularly in dry conditions; thriving under trees or in other similarly shaded areas, image 88
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — a perennial flowering plant; blue flowers in the garden, image 55
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, image 51
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 89
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, image 75
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 about 18
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — it is generally well-behaved and should be planted about 10 to 12 inches apart to allow for natural spreading; additionally
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Regular watering maintains its vigor; sweet Violet (Viola odorata), image 63
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Regular watering maintains its vigor; sweet Violet (Viola odorata)
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Additionally, Sweet Violet has a history as a traditional herbal remedy; it is generally well-behaved and should be planted
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 touch and
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