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 3–7Climate Temperate

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — The Meadow Violet, Viola sororia, is a deciduous perennial native to North America

Culture

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

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–6 Inches

Classification

Family: Violaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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) — often showcasing a delicate white center and appearing in abundance from April to June; is a charming herbaceous, image 121

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — perfect for ground cover or naturalized areas.<br><br>Thriving in USDA zones 3 to 9; it's also a favorite for, image 122

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

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — making it well-suited for woodland settings or shaded borders; scientifically known as Viola sororia, image 124

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — It's also a favorite for pollinators such as butterflies and is a host plant for fritillary butterfly larvae, image 125

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) — consider its attractive foliage and profuse flowering; the Meadow Violet requires partial to full shade, image 128

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — blue and white flowers in the garden; ideal for ground cover and naturalization, image 130

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) — well-drained soil and are resistant to both deer and rabbits; when incorporating Viola sororia into your design, image 138

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, image 135

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) — Ideal for ground cover and naturalization; these blooms are striking for their deep purple to blue-violet color, image 137

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) — annual / perennial with blue and white blooms; perfect for ground cover or naturalized areas.<br><br>Thriving in, image 131

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) — annual / perennial for full or half; which can be accentuated when planted en masse or as an understory plant, image 132

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — The Meadow Violet, Viola sororia, is a deciduous perennial native to North America; these low-growers feature, image 133

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — When incorporating Viola sororia into your design; well-drained soil and are resistant to both deer and rabbits, image 149

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — contributing to the ecological health of your garden; annual / perennial with blue and white blooms, image 148

Meadow Violet (Viola Sororia) — the Meadow Violet requires partial to full shade; annual / perennial for full or half, image 145

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) — making it well-suited for woodland settings or shaded borders; scientifically known as Viola sororia, image 146

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