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Violets are beautiful little flowers that come in many colors, like purple, blue, and white. They often bloom in spring and can be found in gardens and meadows, adding color to the world!
Key details
- Height
- 10-20 cm
- Spread
- 10-25 cm
- Flower Size
- 1-2.5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Spring to early summer
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Traits
FloweringBiennialShade TolerantSpring BloomingFragrant FlowerEdiblePollinator Magnet
What this page adds
The Violets has delicate, five-petaled flowers, most commonly deep purple, but also appearing in white or yellow. Its heart-shaped leaves form low-growing clumps, making it easy to spot this charming groundcover.
Ancient Greeks used violets to sweeten food and even make special wines!
Ripe violet seed pods can explosively launch their seeds a short distance!
Some violets can change their flower color based on soil acidity!
