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Violet, Common Blue
Viola sororia

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Common Blue Violet
Common Blue Violet
 
Features
Violets in spring (usually blue or purple, but may also be white). Heart shaped leaves. 
 
Culture
Light to full shade. Can tolerate full sun if moisture is adequate. Prefers consistently moist soil. 
 
Cultivars
  • 'Freckles'- white flowers flecked with purple.
  • 'Priceana'- white flowers with a purple center.
 
 
Mature Height
6-8 Inches
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Bi-color
Purple
White
 
 
Bloom Season
April - June
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Shade
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Foliage Color
Green
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


 
Additional Notes
Spreads both by underground stems and by seed. This is an aggressive grower.

 

 
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