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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) — a perennial flowering plant; blue flowers in the garden
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — This native of Europe and Asia Minor requires moist, well-drained soil, rich in organic matter; ground cover / perennial with
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — As a garden fixture, it offers homeowners a multifaceted plant that is aesthetically pleasing and functional; ground, image 93
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
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — ground cover / perennial for half or shade; as a garden fixture, it offers homeowners a multifaceted plant that is, image 72
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Preferring partial shade and moist; sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial harbinger of spring, image 52
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Additionally, Sweet Violet has a history as a traditional herbal remedy; it is generally well-behaved and should be, image 68
Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Viola odorata prefers partial to full shade
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