Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia) vy-OH-lah sororia |
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| Family | Violaceae |
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| Plant Data | |
| I am a... | Deciduous Perennial |
| How to Recognize It | Low-growing plant with heart-shaped, slightly cup-live leaves Pretty five-petaled purple flowers (there is some color variation in the species) with a little white in the middles. |
| Why to Like | This native perennial has pretty purple flowers. The flowers and young leaves of violets are edible, and are sometimes added as a colorful addition to salads. |
| Mature Size | 6 - 9 inches tall. 6 - 9 inches wide. |
| Sun Exposure | Part Shade - Full Sun |
| Moisture Tolerance | Medium : Moist, but not wet. |
| Zones | 3a - 9b |
| Tags | Annual in Chicago, Attractive to Butterflies, Attractive to Hummingbirds, Border, Butterfly Garden, Container, Cottage Garden, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Eclectic Garden, Fillers, Formal Garden, Fragrant Flowers, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Moist Soil, Normal Soil, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers, Thornless, Well-Drained Soil |
| Bloom Period | April to August |
| Flower Color | White, Blue |
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