Sweet Violet
Viola odorata
EdibleZones 4–9groundcover
Viola odorata is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. The small hardy herbaceous perennial is commonly known as wood violet, sweet violet, English violet, common violet, florist's violet, or garden violet.
Description from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
At a glance
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Water need
- Medium
- Mature height
- 0.15 m
- Maintenance
- Low
- Hardiness
- USDA 4–9
- Layers
- groundcover
Functional roles
foodmedicinalgroundcoverpollinator
Propagation
How to make more of this plant for free — the permaculture way.
divisionrunnersseedeasy
When: Divide after flowering
Scented early flowers (edible, for syrups) and edible leaves; carpets shady ground.
Where to get it
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Seed data pending expert review. Identification photo and description are sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia; always confirm a plant in person before eating any part of it.