Botanical Name: Viola odorata
Common Name: Sweet violet
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape Low, spreading perennial with long runners and heart-shaped foliage; small sweet-smelling flowers are held within or slightly above foliage
Height 6 - 12"
Spread indefinite
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoor full sun to partial shade in inland areas
Soil most any soil with good drainage
Hardiness Hardy – all zones
 
Morphology:
Leaves cordate to reniform, to 2" across with toothed margins; on long petioles 4" to 8" long
Flowers varied in size and color, purple, pink and white varieties available; flowers fragrant and heaviest in spring
Fruit small 3-valved capsule
 
Propagation:
cuttings or division
 
Usage:
groundcover in perennial beds, good in raised beds, forest style landscapes and tropical gardens; excellent shade groundcover
 
Landscape Care:
Watering likes regular watering, not drought-tolerant
Fertilizing complete fertilizer in early spring
Pruning control and/or shear in late fall
Pests/Diseases spider mites
 
Origin: Western Asia, Africa
Family: Violaceae

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