General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 10b
Plant Height: 3-4 inches
Plant Spread: 8-12 inches
Leaves: Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Lavender
Other: Double, deep lavender with white center
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Uses: Groundcover
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 1 gallon
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Violet

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Gardens in the Wood of Grassy Creek
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Location: Toronto, Ontario
Date: 2022-10-12
Violet (Viola odorata 'Marie Louise') flower bud.
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Date: 2022-10-17
Violet (Viola odorata 'Marie Louise') forming the double flowered
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Date: 2022-10-21
Violet (Viola odorata 'Marie Louise') flowers.

 Photo Courtesy of Select Seeds. Used with permission.
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