Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Wildflowers

Common Blue Violet
Viola sororia

Common Blue Violet
Common Blue Violet
 
Features
Purple violets and heart shaped leaves. 
 
Culture
Full sun to partial shade; moist, well drained soils.  
 
Mature Height
6-9 Inches
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
3 - 7 
 
Bloom Color
Purple
 
 
Bloom Season
March - June
 
Soil Conditions
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.
 
Additional Notes
Found in meadows and woods. Will spread through self-seeding.