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Meadow Violet

Viola Sororia

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Overview

The Meadow Violet, Viola sororia, is a deciduous perennial native to North America. It thrives in USDA zones 3-7, preferring part-shade to full sun. With a compact spread of 4-6 inches and a height of 4-8 inches, these low-growers feature heart-shaped leaves and prolific spring flowers in hues of purple. Ideal for ground cover and naturalization, they require moist, well-drained soil and are resistant to both deer and rabbits.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–7Type Annual, PerennialClimate Temperate

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — It thrives in USDA zones 3-7, preferring part-shade to full sun; often showcasing a delicate white center and, image 46

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–7

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–6 Inches

Classification

Type: Annual, Perennial
Family: Violaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — which can be accentuated when planted en masse or as an understory plant beneath deciduous trees

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — these low-growers feature heart-shaped leaves and prolific spring flowers in hues of purple; with a compact spread, image 136

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — annual / perennial with blue and white blooms; perfect for ground cover or naturalized areas.<br><br>Thriving in, image 109

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — though it has a preference for moist

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — which can be accentuated when planted en masse or as an understory plant beneath deciduous trees; blue and white, image 129

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — is a charming herbaceous perennial that adds a splash of color to any landscape design

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — annual / perennial for full or half; which can be accentuated when planted en masse or as an understory plant, image 66

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — Ideal for ground cover and naturalization; these blooms are striking for their deep purple to blue-violet color, image 49

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — contributing to the ecological health of your garden; annual / perennial with blue and white blooms, image 126

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — It thrives in USDA zones 3-7, preferring part-shade to full sun; often showcasing a delicate white center and, image 134

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — With a compact spread of 4-6 inches and a height of 4-8 inches; consider its attractive foliage and profuse flowering

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — well-drained soil and are resistant to both deer and rabbits; when incorporating Viola sororia into your design

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — When incorporating Viola sororia into your design

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — blue and white flowers in the garden

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — These blooms are striking for their deep purple to blue-violet color; the Meadow Violet, Viola sororia, is a, image 120

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — the Meadow Violet requires partial to full shade; annual / perennial for full or half, image 123

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — though it has a preference for moist; contributing to the ecological health of your garden, image 75

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — consider its attractive foliage and profuse flowering

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — is a charming herbaceous perennial that adds a splash of color to any landscape design; though it has a preference, image 96

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — scientifically known as Viola sororia

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — scientifically known as Viola sororia; it thrives in USDA zones 3-7, preferring part-shade to full sun, image 139

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — It's also a favorite for pollinators such as butterflies and is a host plant for fritillary butterfly larvae, image 147

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — annual / perennial with blue and white blooms; perfect for ground cover or naturalized areas.<br><br>Thriving in USDA zones 3

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — often showcasing a delicate white center and appearing in abundance from April to June

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Rob Routledge, Sault College, Bugwood.org, CC BY 3.0 us · source
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Tony Alter from Newport News, USA, CC BY 2.0 · source
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