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Violets
Violets (Viola)
Also known as : Common Blue Violet, Meadow Violet, Wild Blue Violet, Wood Violet
Heart-shaped leaves and delicate blossoms are popular characteristics shared by most violets. The fragrance of the flowers is interesting, as it contains a compound that inhibits olfactory receptors. This functions as a defense mechanism against herbivores. Nevertheless, certain extracts from violets are often used in perfumes.
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Key Facts About Violets

Attributes of Violets

Plant Height
20 cm
Spread
50 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Purple
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
0 - 38 ℃

Scientific Classification of Violets

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Distribution of Violets

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How to Grow and Care for Violets

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Violets is a versatile genus of flowering plants primarily requiring moderate light, temperatures and well-drained soil. These plants are fond of cool conditions and a mix of direct sunlight and partial shade. They seek consistent moisture but avoid waterlogging. Key challenges include pests such as aphids and leafhoppers, and diseases like powdery mildew. Violetss may become dormant in hot summers and require mulching in severe winters for protection. Seasonal care varies but includes deadheading flowers in spring and autumn replanting for continuous blooms.
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Exploring the Violets Plants

8 most common species:
Viola odorata
Sweet violet
Sweet violet is a mainstay in European gardening and cuisine. Its sweet smell has engendered a long tradition of use in the perfume industry. The leaves and flowers are edible and can be mixed with salads or made into syrup. In the wild, sweet violet is often found near woodland edges, forest clearings, and other shaded areas.
Viola sororia
Common blue violet
The common blue violet is an attractive wildflower known for its blue to purplish white hues. It is common in North America, where it is sometimes associated with a weed. The plant is popular as an ornamental, and it is a state flower in several states in the US. Its flowers and leaves are edible and safe to be planted near pets.
Viola mandshurica
Manchurian violet
Manchurian violet is a cultivated plant used as a border in gardens, where its produces double-petal flowers similar in appearance to Parma violets. Surprisingly, some first-year plants produce seeds before their flowers.
Viola cornuta
Horned violet
Native to northern Spain, the horned violet (Viola cornuta) is an evergreen perennial flower that gets its name from its long nectar spur. Blooms in cooler weather and has a light fragrance. Grows best in moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Viola riviniana
Common dog-violet
Common dog-violet (Viola riviniana) is a perennial flower that is native to Eurasia and Africa. It is an important source of food for the larvae of many butterfly species. In spring it produces bluish-purple flowers but, unlike other violets, it does not have a scent.
Viola grypoceras
Tachitsubo sumire
Insects, particularly the ceratina megastigmata, pollinate the hermaphrodite perennial viola grypoceras. Its yellow blooms might cause diarrhea if consumed in excessive quantities. They make great border plants because of their colorful flowers.
Viola rostrata
Longspur violet
Longspur violet is a perennial flower native to North American forests. The longspur violet gets its common name from the long nectar spur on the flower. It prefers to grow in shade with moist soil.
Viola adunca
Early blue violet
Early blue violet (Viola adunca) has purple veins running through its petals. Bees can see these veins in the ultraviolet spectrum, and use them as nectar guides. The species disperses its seed with the help of pods that burst when ripe. Seeds are then explosively thrown in every direction.

All Species of Violets

Sweet violet
Viola odorata
Sweet violet
Sweet violet is a mainstay in European gardening and cuisine. Its sweet smell has engendered a long tradition of use in the perfume industry. The leaves and flowers are edible and can be mixed with salads or made into syrup. In the wild, sweet violet is often found near woodland edges, forest clearings, and other shaded areas.
Common blue violet
Viola sororia
Common blue violet
The common blue violet is an attractive wildflower known for its blue to purplish white hues. It is common in North America, where it is sometimes associated with a weed. The plant is popular as an ornamental, and it is a state flower in several states in the US. Its flowers and leaves are edible and safe to be planted near pets.
Manchurian violet
Viola mandshurica
Manchurian violet
Manchurian violet is a cultivated plant used as a border in gardens, where its produces double-petal flowers similar in appearance to Parma violets. Surprisingly, some first-year plants produce seeds before their flowers.
Horned violet
Viola cornuta
Horned violet
Native to northern Spain, the horned violet (Viola cornuta) is an evergreen perennial flower that gets its name from its long nectar spur. Blooms in cooler weather and has a light fragrance. Grows best in moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Common dog-violet
Viola riviniana
Common dog-violet
Common dog-violet (Viola riviniana) is a perennial flower that is native to Eurasia and Africa. It is an important source of food for the larvae of many butterfly species. In spring it produces bluish-purple flowers but, unlike other violets, it does not have a scent.
Tachitsubo sumire
Viola grypoceras
Tachitsubo sumire
Insects, particularly the ceratina megastigmata, pollinate the hermaphrodite perennial viola grypoceras. Its yellow blooms might cause diarrhea if consumed in excessive quantities. They make great border plants because of their colorful flowers.
Longspur violet
Viola rostrata
Longspur violet
Longspur violet is a perennial flower native to North American forests. The longspur violet gets its common name from the long nectar spur on the flower. It prefers to grow in shade with moist soil.
Early blue violet
Viola adunca
Early blue violet
Early blue violet (Viola adunca) has purple veins running through its petals. Bees can see these veins in the ultraviolet spectrum, and use them as nectar guides. The species disperses its seed with the help of pods that burst when ripe. Seeds are then explosively thrown in every direction.
White violet
Viola alba
White violet
The occurring in Central Europe subspecies Viola alba subsp. alba of the white violet becomes 3 to 10 cm high. The foothills are not rooted, they rise in front and usually bloom in the first year. The stipules of the White Violet are linear-lanceolate, pointed, 4- to 6-times as long as wide and hairy fringed. The petiole is spiky hairy.
Wild pansy
Viola bicolor
Wild pansy
The wild pansy is the only native violet of the genus Viola in North America. This flowering garden plant can be distinguished from other pansy varieties by its longer petals than sepals. It is also the only annual Viola plant with cleistogamous flowers which means the flowers do not open as they self-pollinate.
Showy violet
Viola betonicifolia
Showy violet
The showy violet is an evergreen perennial with pale purple to violet flowers. It’s generally harvested from the wild and can be grown as an ornamental in gardens or as a potted herb. This species is considered self-pollinating but may attract insects from time to time. It commonly grows on grassy hillsides and mountain slopes.
Arrowleaf Violet
Viola sagittata
Arrowleaf Violet
Commonly referred to as the arrowleaf Violet, the Viola sagittata is native to eastern North America. This is a perennial wildflower that has a rosette of basal leaves with flowering stalks. Purple flowers are produced in the spring. It's found in a variety of natural habitats which include woodlands, glades, sandy or rocky soil.
Daylily atlanta mystic
Viola chaerophylloides
Daylily atlanta mystic
Viola chaerophylloides has a striking white flower, and this herbaceous and perennial plant can grow up to 20 cm tall. It can grow on rocks and grasslands but prefers limestone soils.
Downy Yellow Violet
Viola pubescens
Downy Yellow Violet
Downy Yellow Violet (Viola pubescens) produces two types of flowers. It produces Chasmogamous, which have open petals circling around reproductive parts of the flower, in the spring. In the summer, it produces Cleistogamous, which are permanently closed blooms. This species is widespread throughout North America.
Long-spurred violet
Viola calcarata
Long-spurred violet
Long-spurred violet is a herbaceous flowering plant. The Alpine plant is found in meadows and pastures at altitudes of 1500 to 2800 m. It is cultivated for its distinctive purple flowers, unique due to heterophylly, where upper leaves are different from each other. It is attractive to butterflies and may be susceptible to slugs, snails, and aphids.
Birdfoot Violet
Viola pedata
Birdfoot Violet
Birdfoot Violet (Viola pedata) is an evergreen perennial that is the host plant for Great Spangled Fritillary butterflies. Blooms in late spring with large purple flowers that have prominent yellow stamens. It is commonly found growing in rocky or dry open woods. Thrives in full sun and well-drained, unfertilized soil. A good choice for a rock garden.
Heath dog-violet
Viola canina
Heath dog-violet
The heath dog-violet is a genus of common violet that can be hard to differentiate from the sweet violet. Though the two plants are similar in appearance, sweet violet is scented (the ancients used it for perfume) and dog violet is not.
Marsh violet
Viola palustris
Marsh violet
The marsh violet has been cultivated for centuries, dating back to ancient Greece, where the violet was the symbol of Athens. These versatile flowers adapt to their environment, whether shady and cool or marshy. Violets are said to have been the favorite flower of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Common violet
Viola arcuata
Common violet
Common violet is an herbaceous plant widely distributed in wet grasslands and lowland places in Asia. It forms stolons or carpet-growing root systems. The young leaves and flower buds of this plant can be eaten raw or cooked. The plant is also processed into teas and some locals use it for medicinal purposes.
Mountain pansy
Viola lutea
Mountain pansy
The mountain pansy is a perennial flower that has been the main progenitor for the well-known Garden pansy (V. × wittrockiana), a very popular flower hybrid. The most interesting subspecies of the mountain pansy are calaminaria and westfalica, which occur in very specific habitats—the first one occurs on zinc waste and the other on copper ore waste.
Halberd-leaf Yellow Violet
Viola hastata
Halberd-leaf Yellow Violet
The halberd-leaf Yellow Violet (Viola hastata) flower can be found in deciduous dry woods with rich soil in the United States. It blossoms in spring with yellow and purple blooms attracting a variety of birds.
Russian violet
Viola suavis
Russian violet
Russian violet is a herbaceous perennial that loves the sun and thrives in environments where it can be protected from frost and snow. This plant is often used for borders and alongside walls in rockeries. It has a pleasant scent and is known for its heart-shaped leaves.
Evergreen violet
Viola sempervirens
Evergreen violet
The evergreen violet (Viola sempervirens) grows in forests along North America's West Coast from California to Alaska. Its leaves can be cooked into soups or made into tea. Care should be taken, however, because the flowers can cause digestion problems.
Hairy violet
Viola hirta
Hairy violet
Hairy violet is a perennial herb noted for its blunt sepals when compared to other violets. It thrives in calcareous soils. Hairy violet is named for its hairiness, with the underside of the leaves, stem, and capsule all bearing fine hairs.
Primrose-leaf violet
Viola primulifolia
Primrose-leaf violet
Primrose-leaf violet (Viola primulifolia) is indigenous to eastern North America. When the plant's seed capsule is fully ripe, it splits into three parts and ejects the seed with explosive force.
Missouri violet
Viola missouriensis
Missouri violet
As it is the most common species of violet found within its native range, missouri violet is celebrated as a sign of spring. Due to many similarities, sometimes it is very difficult to differentiate from a close-related species, the common blue violet (V. sororia).
Long-stem violet
Viola acuminata
Long-stem violet
Long-stem violet is a charming perennial herb notable for its delicate, heart-shaped leaves and petite, vibrant purple flowers. It thrives in the dappled shade of cool, temperate woodlands. The slender, tapering leaf tips and the subtle veins running through give long-stem violet a distinctive appearance. As spring unfurls, long-stem violet's blooms rise on slender stalks, signaling the season's change. Its understory habitat reflects an adaptation to flourish beneath forest canopies.
Johnny jump up
Viola pedunculata
Johnny jump up
Johnny jump up is a wildflower native to western North America. It is used as an ornamental plant and will attract a range of insects to the garden. Though its scientific name, Viola pedunculata, identifies it as a type of violet, johnny jump up's flowers are bright yellow.
Sagebrush violet
Viola vallicola
Sagebrush violet
Sagebrush violet is found in moist meadows, foothills, and woodlands of western and central North America. Like all plants of the Viola genus, sagebrush violet has edible flowers and leaves.
Dwarf pansy
Viola kitaibeliana
Dwarf pansy
Dwarf pansy is an annual with a preference for moist, disturbed soils such as grazing lands and field edges. It is a tiny plant compared to other pansies and violets, with a small, yellow-centered white flower with purplish highlights.
Japanese violet
Viola prionantha
Japanese violet
Japanese violet (Viola prionantha) is an attractive perennial wildflower that is sometimes grown ornamentally for its attractive purple or violet flowers. This delicate plant is best grown in moist well-drained soils in a sheltered shady location since it does not thrive when exposed to bright sunlight or strong winds.
Small white violet
Viola macloskeyi
Small white violet
Small white violet is a flower that grows fast and spreads by its stolons, which make the plant suitable for ground covering in gardens. It naturally grows in wet and moist locations, so it requires similar growing conditions when cultivated at home. Reportedly, the Cherokee tribe used this violet as a pest-repellent in cornfields.
Mountain violet
Viola cunninghamii
Mountain violet
Mountain violet is a charming perennial herb, thriving in cool, alpine climates. It boasts heart-shaped leaves and delicate purple flowers with a striking golden center. These blooms typically appear in spring, nestled low among the foliage, attracting pollinators despite their humble stature. Adapted to rocky soils, mountain violet's compact growth form ensures survival in its rugged, high-altitude homes.
Forest violet
Viola filicaulis
Forest violet
Forest violet is distinguished by slender stem and delicate structure, featuring heart-shaped leaves that often form a lush carpet on the forest floor. Its subtle, yet vibrant violet flowers bloom predominantly in the spring, each with a unique patterning as if painted by nature's own brush. These blossoms not only add a pop of color to their environment but also serve as crucial providers of nectar to early pollinators. Thriving in cool, shaded conditions, forest violet is a testament to the beauty and resilience found in the understory's microhabitats.
Teesdale violet
Viola rupestris
Teesdale violet
Teesdale violet gets its common name from a river valley in its native United Kingdom and its pretty violet flower. This small but attractive flower is occasionally grown ornamentally. The plant is sometimes confused with the similar species Viola riviniana ssp. minor but has a different shaped lower flower petal.
Northern bog violet
Viola nephrophylla
Northern bog violet
Viola nephrophylla was named by Edward Lee Greene in 1896 from specimens he collected near Montrose, Colorado. The species name, nephrophylla, is from the Greek for "kidney shaped leaves".
Early blue violet
Viola palmata
Early blue violet
Early blue violet is a perennial herb with distinct palmate leaves that resemble an outstretched hand. It often blossoms in spring, unveiling violet-blue flowers often marked with white and yellow at the center, creating a striking contrast. Native to woodland areas, early blue violet thrives in dappled shade, where its vibrant hues can emerge from the understory, capturing the attention of pollinators and plant enthusiasts alike.
Viola portalesia
Viola portalesia
Viola portalesia
Viola portalesia is a delicate perennial, well-suited to the dappled light of its forest floor habitat. Its heart-shaped leaves and vivid purple-blue flowers, often with a white center, make it easily recognizable. The blossoms appear in early spring, signifying viola portalesia's resilience in cooler climates. Its compact growth and propensity for moist, well-drained soil reflect an adaptation to understory environments.
Viola tokubuchiana
Viola variegata
Viola tokubuchiana
Viola tokubuchiana presents a captivating display with its uniquely patterned, heart-shaped leaves and charming, delicate flowers that usually bloom in spring. The petals, often purple or blue with a white center, emerge in solitude or small clusters, thriving in moist, well-drained soil under partial shade. This perennial's diverse palette and hardiness are testaments to its adaptability across varied environments.
Viola phalacrocarpa
Viola phalacrocarpa
Viola phalacrocarpa
Viola phalacrocarpa is a captivating herbaceous perennial, adorned with velvety heart-shaped leaves. Its exquisite violet-blue flowers, often with a whisper of yellow at the center, demand attention in spring. Thriving in dappled sunlight and moist, well-drained soil, viola phalacrocarpa is resilient yet delicate. Its compact form is well-suited for rock gardens or woodland edges, adding a splash of color and charm to these natural settings.
Viola albida
Viola albida
Viola albida
Viola albida is a charming perennial with delicate heart-shaped leaves and enchanting white flowers that showcase prominent purple streaks. Thriving in cool, shaded habitats, these blooms offer a bright contrast against the dark, rich soil they prefer, adapting well to the moist conditions of woodland areas. Viola albida's modest size contributes to its allure, often forming lovely, low-lying patches that captivate the attention of passersby.
Viola magnifica
Viola magnifica
Viola magnifica
Viola magnifica boasts large, heart-shaped leaves and velvety petals that range from violet to deep purple hues. Its robust stature is a testament to its resilience in mountainous habitats. The striking appearance with prominent yellow stamens draws in pollinators, vital for its continued survival amid rocky terrain. This plant is a jewel among wildflowers, with a bloom that celebrates the alpine spring.
Kisumire violet
Viola orientalis
Kisumire violet
Kisumire violet is a hardy perennial boasting heart-shaped leaves and distinctive purple flowers with a prominent yellow center. These blooms typically appear in the cooler months, thriving in the dappled light of woodland habitats. The plant's compact growth form allows it to form lush ground cover, effectively adapting to and stabilizing the forest floor ecosystem.
Violets 'Joker Light Blue'
Viola × wittrockiana 'Joker Light Blue'
Violets 'Joker Light Blue'
Heart-shaped leaves and delicate blossoms are popular characteristics shared by most violets 'Joker Light Blue'. The fragrance of the flowers is interesting, as it contains a compound that inhibits olfactory receptors. This functions as a defense mechanism against herbivores. Nevertheless, certain extracts from violets 'Joker Light Blue' are often used in perfumes.
Violets 'Moonlight'
Viola 'Moonlight'
Violets 'Moonlight'
Violets 'Moonlight' is a spreading and compact Violet cultivar that has elegant white to pale yellow flowers. These delicate blossoms are borne on long stems and they appear in early spring and late summer. This cultivar has received the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the British Royal Horticultural society.
Horned violet 'Etain'
Viola cornuta 'Etain'
Horned violet 'Etain'
Horned violet 'Etain' is a rare hybrid Viola cultivar that produces fragrant lemon-yellow blossoms with contrasting purple edges. They look similar to classical pansy plants, but horned violet 'Etain' is hardier and loves shade. Gardeners often use this plant for bedding since it’s a creeping perennial that comes back each year. It’s also well known for attracting fritillary butterflies and bees.
Violets 'Huntercombe Purple'
Viola 'Huntercombe Purple'
Violets 'Huntercombe Purple'
Heart-shaped leaves and delicate blossoms are popular characteristics shared by most violets 'Huntercombe Purple'. The fragrance of the flowers is interesting, as it contains a compound that inhibits olfactory receptors. This functions as a defense mechanism against herbivores. Nevertheless, certain extracts from violets 'Huntercombe Purple' are often used in perfumes.
Horned violet 'Halo Lilac'
Viola cornuta 'Halo Lilac'
Horned violet 'Halo Lilac'
Horned violet 'Halo Lilac' is admired for its profusion of white and purple colored blooms. Although the exact genealogy of this plant remains unspecified, many horned violet cultivars tend to result from crossing V. cornuta and V. wittrockiana. The name "Halo Lilac" was given because the purple coloration forms a halo-shape on the outer edge of the plant's petals.
Formosan violet
Viola formosana
Formosan violet
Formosan violet is a perennial herb with heart-shaped leaves and distinct deep violet flowers marked with white throats. Found in the underbrush of Taiwanese forests, its flowers bloom in the shade, adapting a vibrant splash of color to attract pollinators. The plant thrives in moist, well-drained soils, and its compact growth is an adaptation to its densely vegetated habitat.
Viola bubanii
Viola bubanii
Viola bubanii
Viola bubanii is a petite perennial herb commonly found in the rocky alpine and subalpine zones. It flourishes in well-drained soil, often amidst stones that provide shelter and microclimates conducive to its growth. Distinguished by its heart-shaped leaves and vibrant violet to bluish-purple flowers, viola bubanii graces the mountain terrain with splashes of color in spring and early summer.
Spreading violet
Viola diffusa
Spreading violet
Spreading violet is a charming perennial herb with heart-shaped leaves and a sprawling habit, often found in moist, shaded environments that promote its growth. Its distinctive flowers, typically violet-hued with a subtle fragrance, possess a unique irregular shape—featuring five petals with the lower one often sporting a nectar guide pattern for pollinators. Spreading violet's resilience in various temperate habitats is attributed to its versatile adaptability.
Horned violet 'Jackanapes'
Viola cornuta 'Jackanapes'
Horned violet 'Jackanapes'
Horned violet 'Jackanapes' has flowers that are wildly different in color than the pale blue of the parent plant. Instead, this vibrant and unusual violet has two-colored purple and yellow flowers. A 'jackanapes' is an impudent or foolish person, and there's no denying the scene-stealing impudence and character that this perennial brings to late-spring gardens.
Violets 'Heartthrob'
Viola × koreana 'Heartthrob'
Violets 'Heartthrob'
Violets 'Heartthrob' is a charming plant that is a favorite for ground covers. It is commonly found in woodlands and is a great addition to any garden. Its heart-shaped leaves and pink-purple blooms make it a beautiful choice for borders or containers.
Violets 'Bunny Ears'
Viola × wittrockiana 'Bunny Ears'
Violets 'Bunny Ears'
Violets 'Bunny Ears' sports unique petals resembling rabbit ears, which give this plant a whimsical charm. Characterized by a wide range of vibrant colors, it tends to thrive in cooler temperatures, often signaling the arrival of spring. These hearty flowers prefer sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, reflecting the adaptable yet gentle nature of violets 'Bunny Ears'.
Horned violet 'Celestial Blue Moon'
Viola cornuta 'Celestial Blue Moon'
Horned violet 'Celestial Blue Moon'
Horned violet 'Celestial Blue Moon' has showy white and blue-violet flowers that are far more spectacular than the single-colored, slim-petaled flowers of the horned violet, its parent plant. This cultivar is also noted for its hardiness and early flowering, which make it a favorite of gardeners when combined with its beauty.
Horned violet 'Sorbet Coconut Swirl'
Viola cornuta 'Sorbet Coconut Swirl'
Horned violet 'Sorbet Coconut Swirl'
Horned violet 'Sorbet Coconut Swirl' is from the Viola genus and was specifically bred to be more tolerant of extreme weather than other viola plants. It can withstand high temperatures during the summer and extreme cold during the winter. The pansy blooms have white petals surrounded by purple-tinged edges. Gardeners often add this hardy perennial to areas that are considered difficult for other plants.
Viola lactiflora
Viola lactiflora
Viola lactiflora
Viola lactiflora sports whimsical, heart-shaped leaves complementing its delicate white flowers, which are often kissed with a light purple hue. Thriving in rich, moist soil, these blooms cluster atop slender stems and perform a subtle ballet as they sway in the soft light of forest clearings. This dainty herbaceous perennial is a favorite for shaded gardens, weaving a tapestry of gentle colors and soft textures into the landscape.
Viola diamantiaca
Viola diamantiaca
Viola diamantiaca
Viola diamantiaca is a vibrant perennial herb with heart-shaped leaves and delicate flowers. Its blossoms exhibit a distinct diamond-like sparkle, invoking its name, and range in hues from violet to white. Thriving in cool temperatures and partial shade, viola diamantiaca's modest size belies its resilience in rocky alpine terrains, where its beauty punctuates the rugged landscape.
Cut-leaf violet
Viola dissecta
Cut-leaf violet
Cut-leaf violet is known for its deeply lobed, fern-like leaves and small, yet striking violet-blue flowers. Thriving in moist, shady environments, this plant's intricate leaf pattern provides camouflage amongst the underbrush, while its vivid blossoms attract pollinators. The delicate appearance of cut-leaf violet belies its resilience in the wild, adapting well to cool, forested areas.
Viola hirtipes
Viola hirtipes
Viola hirtipes
Viola hirtipes is a perennial herb with velvety leaves and stem, adapted to thrive in shaded undergrowth. Its heart-shaped leaves frame delicate purple flowers, which bloom primarily in the spring. This species is characterized by a hairy texture that aids in retaining moisture and deterring herbivores, demonstrating an elegant balance between resilience and gentle beauty.
China violet
Viola patrinii
China violet
China violet is a herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped leaves and violet-blue flowers marked with deeper veins. Its blooms, often with a slight fragrance, emerge in spring, thriving in moist, well-drained soil with dappled sunlight. Characteristic for woodland habitats, china violet displays a delicate resilience, adapting to seasonal changes with a hardy root system.
Violets 'Red Wing'
Viola 'Red Wing'
Violets 'Red Wing'
Violets 'Red Wing' is a Violet cultivar bred for its stunning and large, bicolor flowers, as well as its uniform, non-stretching growth habit, and densely packed flowers thanks to the improved plant branching. The cultivar is distinguished by its large, yellow and purple-red blooms with spectacular autumn interest.
Violets 'Denim'
Viola 'Denim'
Violets 'Denim'
Violets 'Denim' is a Violet cultivar with large, purple-blue flowers with a velvety texture and prominent yellow "eyes" in the flower centers. This cultivar is also prized for its uniform growth habit, which makes this Violet a good groundcover. However, violets 'Denim' is equally as stunning in garden beds, containers, or window boxes.
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Violets
Violets
Violets
Violets
Violets
Violets
Violets
Viola
Also known as: Common Blue Violet, Meadow Violet, Wild Blue Violet, Wood Violet
Heart-shaped leaves and delicate blossoms are popular characteristics shared by most violets. The fragrance of the flowers is interesting, as it contains a compound that inhibits olfactory receptors. This functions as a defense mechanism against herbivores. Nevertheless, certain extracts from violets are often used in perfumes.
Lifespan
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Key Facts About Violets

Attributes of Violets

Plant Height
20 cm
Spread
50 cm
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Purple
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Ideal Temperature
0 - 38 ℃

Scientific Classification of Violets

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Distribution of Violets

Distribution Map of Violets

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Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
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How to Grow and Care for Violets

Violets is a versatile genus of flowering plants primarily requiring moderate light, temperatures and well-drained soil. These plants are fond of cool conditions and a mix of direct sunlight and partial shade. They seek consistent moisture but avoid waterlogging. Key challenges include pests such as aphids and leafhoppers, and diseases like powdery mildew. Violetss may become dormant in hot summers and require mulching in severe winters for protection. Seasonal care varies but includes deadheading flowers in spring and autumn replanting for continuous blooms.
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Exploring the Violets Plants

8 most common species:
Viola odorata
Sweet violet
Sweet violet is a mainstay in European gardening and cuisine. Its sweet smell has engendered a long tradition of use in the perfume industry. The leaves and flowers are edible and can be mixed with salads or made into syrup. In the wild, sweet violet is often found near woodland edges, forest clearings, and other shaded areas.
Viola sororia
Common blue violet
The common blue violet is an attractive wildflower known for its blue to purplish white hues. It is common in North America, where it is sometimes associated with a weed. The plant is popular as an ornamental, and it is a state flower in several states in the US. Its flowers and leaves are edible and safe to be planted near pets.
Viola mandshurica
Manchurian violet
Manchurian violet is a cultivated plant used as a border in gardens, where its produces double-petal flowers similar in appearance to Parma violets. Surprisingly, some first-year plants produce seeds before their flowers.
Viola cornuta
Horned violet
Native to northern Spain, the horned violet (Viola cornuta) is an evergreen perennial flower that gets its name from its long nectar spur. Blooms in cooler weather and has a light fragrance. Grows best in moist, well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
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All Species of Violets

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Dracaena
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Ficus
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Rubus
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Acer
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Solanum
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Rosa
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Quercus
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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