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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) — dark green leaves present a year-round interest; its leaves and flowers can be used in salads or as garnishes, providing a

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms; this native of Europe and Asia Minor requires moist, well-drained soil, image 71

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — low-lying carpet of foliage; viola odorata prefers partial to full shade, image 57

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — deep purple blooms that emerge early in the season; fragrant flowers are most prolific in the early spring months.<br><br>Hardy

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Additionally, Sweet Violet has a history as a traditional herbal remedy

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — low-lying carpet of foliage; viola odorata prefers partial to full shade, image 81

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — old-fashioned touch and can be used as underplantings or in woodland gardens

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — This native of Europe and Asia Minor requires moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter; ground cover /, image 86

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — thriving under trees or in other similarly shaded areas; particularly in dry conditions

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial harbinger of spring; preferring partial shade and moist, image 97

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Additionally, Sweet Violet has a history as a traditional herbal remedy; it is generally well-behaved and should be, image 92

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 56

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata); regular watering maintains its vigor, image 54

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — old-fashioned touch and can be used as underplantings or in woodland gardens; it typically grows to a modest height of about 4

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — dark green leaves present a year-round interest; its leaves and flowers can be used in salads or as garnishes, image 58

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — fragrant flowers are most prolific in the early spring months.<br><br>Hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 8; deep purple, image 83

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — fragrant flowers are most prolific in the early spring months.<br><br>Hardy in USDA Zones 4 through 8; deep purple, image 59

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 99

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — deep purple blooms that emerge early in the season; fragrant flowers are most prolific in the early spring, image 98

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 53

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Its leaves and flowers can be used in salads or as garnishes, providing a unique aesthetic and flavor; dark green, image 67

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Viola odorata prefers partial to full shade; low-lying carpet of foliage, image 84

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 104

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial harbinger of spring; preferring partial shade and moist

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Doug McGrady from Warwick, RI, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
Krzysztof Golik, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
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