Viola odorata
Sweet Violet, English Violet
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:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.