Sweet Violet, March Violet, Sweet Pansy, Wood Violet, English Violet, Florist's Violet, Garden Violet
Deliciously scented, Viola odorata (Sweet Violet) is an indispensable perennial for the shade garden. Blooming in late winter and early spring, it provides attractive foliage, fragrance, and color at a season when few other plants are at their peak. Short spurred, the delicate flowers are predominantly dark blue or purple, but lilac, pale rose, or white variations are also frequent. The sweet-scented flowers arise from the attractive evergreen foliage of heart-shaped, slightly downy, dark green leaves. A brilliant way of coloring shady areas!
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Common names | Wood Violet, Violet, Sweet Violet |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
| Height |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
15" - 18" (40cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
| Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
6 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Common names | Wood Violet, Violet, Sweet Violet |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
| Height |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing |
15" - 18" (40cm - 50cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United Kingdom |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
How many Viola odorata (Sweet Violet) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Viola odorata (Sweet Violet) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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