Viola odorata

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Viola odorata

Sweet Violet, English Violet

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Sandra Chipley

Description

This plant is a partial shade loving, woodland, herbaceous perennial. Flowers can be candied.

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

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, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Adjust the water pressure of you irrigation system.

Spray sprinklers work best at 30 pounds per square inch (psi), and gear and impact rotor sprinklers at 40-60 psi.