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Viola sororia

 

Common Blue Violet is a semievergreen short lived perennial in the Violaceae family. This
plant readily self-seeds, making it a good groundcover. It also handles a bit of foot traffic, so can also be considered as a lawn alternative. The leaves and flowers are edible, and can be eaten raw or cooked. Purple, blue, or white flowers appear in spring, and sometimes again in fall.

 

Key Info

Scientific Name: Viola sororia
Common Names: Common Blue Violet
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Flower Color: Blue, pink, purple, white

Additional Info

Habit: Clumping
Height: 6" - 10"
Spread: 6" - 10"
Soil Conditions: Clay, high organic matter, loam, sand
Leaves: Gold to green, rosulate, linear, lanceolate, hairs present
Flowers (or reproductive structures: Showy star-shaped flowers
Fruit: Green, purple 3 chambered capsule
USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-7
Pollination: Bees and butterflies
Wildlife Connections: Host plant for Fritillary caterpillars. Supports several specialized bees in the Andrena genus. Birds and small mammals eat the seeds.
Propagation: Seed