Viola odorata (Wood Violet, Sweet Violet, English Violet, Common Violet, or Garden Violet)
Botanical Information
| Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Species | odorata |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 1a - 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -40 - 20 |
| Height | 10 - 15 cm |
| Spread | 20 - 50 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | April, May, June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagate by division or from seed. |
| Habitat | Native to Europe and Asia, but has also been introduced to North America and Australasia. The species can be found near the edges of forests or in clearings; it is also a common 'uninvited guest' in shaded lawns or elsewhere in gardens where the soil is rich and moist. |
Photographs
Scanning electron microscope image of pollen grain.