A Lovely old fashioned cottage garden violet with very scented, showy, large pale lilac flowers during late winter and early spring. Good for a semi woodland type setting where, if happy, they will spread rapidly. Prefers a sunny or semi shaded site where it will self seed freely although these may not be the same colour. . Height 10cm (4")
Common NameWood Violet, Sweet 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
Plant TypeHerbaceous