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 6–10Climate Temperate

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — These hardy groundcovers form lush mats up to 6 inches high and spread about 18 inches wide

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Violaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Photos (104)

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) — a perennial flowering plant; blue flowers in the garden, image 103

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) — 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) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata); regular watering maintains its vigor, image 102

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) — Preferring partial shade and moist; sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial harbinger of spring, image 100

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