| Botanical name | Viola odorata |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Shade Shade – Prefers Low Light Levels.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | The Viola odorata carries purple, pink or white flowers. |
| Common name(s) | English violet , sweet violet |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This fragrant beauty has darkcoloured, heart-shaped leaves. |
| Uses in landscape design | Perfect to use along pathways. |
| Soil conditions | Moist, richly composted soil. |
| Uses | The flowers can be eaten and used for cake and pudding decorations. |
| Interesting planting ideas | This plant is at its best in light shade. |
| Propagation | Propagate by chopping off runners at any time of the year, replant immediately in moist, richly composted soil. |
| Other languages | Viooltjie (A) |
| Recommended varieties | ‘The Czar’ has fragrant blue flowers in Spring. |
Viola odorata (English violet , sweet violet)
- Botanical name: Viola odorata
- Common name(s): English violet , sweet violet
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
An old favourite, this fragrant beauty has darkcoloured, heart-shaped leaves and purple, pink or white flowers. It is at its best in light shade. ‘The Czar’ has fragrant blue flowers in spring.
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Botanical Pronunciation: VYE-oh-luh oh-dore-AY-tuh
Viola odorata requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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The Viola odorata carries purple, pink or white flowers.
This fragrant beauty has darkcoloured, heart-shaped leaves.
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