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

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Preferring partial shade and moist

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — deep purple blooms that emerge early in the season

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial harbinger of spring

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata)

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

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — a perennial flowering plant

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Violaceae
Climate: Temperate

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

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Preferring partial shade and moist

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — deep purple blooms that emerge early in the season

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) is a perennial harbinger of spring

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Sweet Violet (Viola odorata)

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

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — a perennial flowering plant

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) — low-lying carpet of foliage

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

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — dark green leaves present a year-round interest

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

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Viola odorata prefers partial to full shade

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

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

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — This plant is ideal for shaded rock gardens

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — particularly in dry conditions

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — Regular watering maintains its vigor

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

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

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — blue flowers in the garden

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — ground cover / perennial with blue blooms

Sweet Violet (Viola Odorata) — ground cover / perennial for half or shade

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