Viola odorata |
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Sweet Violet, English Violet |
Description
A partial shade-loving woodland herbaceous perennial. Flowers can be candied.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Violet, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Meadow
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.