Violet, commonly known as Sweet Violet, is a low-growing flowering plant valued for its small, delicate blooms and compact spreading growth habit. The plant produces heart-shaped green leaves and clusters of small flowers that appear during the cool growing season. Sweet Violet adapts well to garden beds, borders, and shaded landscape areas where moist, well-drained soil is available. It grows best in cooler climates with partial sunlight and is commonly used for ground cover, woodland gardens, and ornamental planting.
Features
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Low-growing flowering plant with small delicate blooms
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Compact spreading growth suitable for borders and ground cover
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Adapted to cool growing conditions and partial shade
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Suitable for woodland gardens and shaded garden beds
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Produces heart-shaped foliage with seasonal flowering
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Viola odorata
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Common Name (US): Sweet Violet
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Seed Type / Variety: Flower seeds
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Growth Habit: Low-growing perennial spreading plant
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USDA Zones: 4 to 9
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Planting Season: Early spring or autumn
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Growing Season: Spring through early summer
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Sowing Season:
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Zones 4 to 6: March to May or September to October
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Zones 7 to 9: February to April or October to November
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Germination Time and Conditions: 14 to 28 days at 15 to 20 C in moist, well-drained seed starting medium
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Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to filtered sunlight
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Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained loamy soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate watering to maintain evenly moist soil
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Mature Plant Size: 4 to 6 inches height; 6 to 10 inches spread
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Plant Spacing: 6 to 8 inches between plants