Flower colour
Flower style:
Foliage colour
Foliage style:
Sun
Partial shade
Shade
Well drained
Moist well drained
Moist
Aquatic
Bog/marginal
Hardiness
Zone
0
Plant size:
20cm
30cm
Viola odorata
Sweet violet
Buy from:
Crocus
Crocus
Scientific family:
ViolaceaeType:
Herbaceous perennialOrigin:
EuropeLifecycle:
DeciduousGarden style:
Cottage/informal, town/courtyard or woodlandPosition:
Border, paths/crevices, containers or underplantingSoil:
Clay, loam, sand or chalkpH:
Acid, alkaline or neutralFragrance:
ScentedAspect:
North, south, east or westExposure:
Exposed or shelteredGrowth rate:
FastShape:
Mat formingMaintenance:
Little or no maintenanceAdditional use:
Cut flowersTime to maturity:
2-5 years
Description:
The sweetly scented Viola odorata has been a popular early Spring flower for centuries - and still looks brilliant grown under trees or as something to brighten up the border early in the season. It forms a mat of heart-shaped leaves, covered with small purple, blue or white flowers.
Viola odorata will grow in sun or partial shade, and prefers a moist, well drained soil.
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by Andrea B
Last updated 30 Nov 2011
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