A lovely old fashioned cottage garden violet with very scented, showy, pale pink, sometimes red eyed flowers during late winter or early spring. Good for a semi woodland type setting. Prefers a semi shaded site where it will self seed freely. Height 10cm (4")
Common NameSweet Violet, Wood Violet
Approx Height (10 yrs.)7.5-15 cm (3-6")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSemi Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeWinter to Spring
Edible FlowersEdible Flowers
Flower ColourPink
Plant TypeHerbaceous