You've found the famous Dave's Garden website! Join this friendly global community that shares tips and ideas for home and gardens, along with seeds and plants!
Check out the DG homepage for a brief overview of what you'll find in this gardening mega-site.
Login
If you don't have an account yet, visit the registration page to sign up.
Hardiness: USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting: Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
On May 4, 2009, Zone6aPA from Central, PA (Zone 6a) wrote:
These are common in town, meadows, and woodlands in my area. I transplanted quite a few purple flowering violets from a field and into my flower bed many years ago and they've spread slowly but surely. They've been showing up in the lawn somehow, which I love, but I no longer enjoy them in my flower bed, so I've been digging them out and moving them into the lawn. In my flower bed they seem a bit too "casual" or "common" - like a somewhat attractive weed. In the lawn, however, they add some character (more "meadow" and less "golf course"). They are shorter than the height we mow so they look just beautiful dotting the green grass. This year I spotted a few white ones in the lawn as well.
On Mar 31, 2009, GreeneLady from Harlem, GA wrote:
I absolutely love these flowers. The dainty little blooms are early bloomers and look great around spring bulbs such as daffodils and tulips. According to the USDA, these flowers are considered a noxious weed in the eastern half of the United States. . However, they fill in the bare spots of the garden so nicely! After the blooms fade, the heart shaped leaves stay bright and robust. I have found that violets will flourish in full sun, provided they have daily moisture.
On Aug 15, 2006, IrisLover79 from Westchester, IL (Zone 5b) wrote:
I love violets. They blanket the ground in the forest preserve and also grow wild behind my house. I took several from behind my house and planted them in my tree box. They spread, but they are controllable. Where my mom has removed them, they haven't come back. They like a lot of shade. Mine seem to like a bit more water than average, also.
On Oct 6, 2004, PurplePansies from Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) wrote:
Viola sororia is a beautiful native..... New jersey's state flower..... Purple flowers atop attractive heart shaped foliage..... very cut and endearing look overall....... evergreen or partially evergreen in some zones..... easy to grow.... considered a weed by some...... makes a good ground cover and general garden plant where pretty blossoms., shade tolerance, US nativity, short stature and larvae for butterflies are desired...... like many native violas provides forage for native butterflies (their larvae)...... Hates to really dry out and be in fulll sun....... :)
Great ground cover in deep shaded areas. Blossom is edible with a slight peppery flavor, decorative on early summer dishes.
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Huntington, Arkansas Malvern, Arkansas Clearwater, Florida Harlem, Georgia Valdosta, Georgia Washington, Illinois Westchester, Illinois Cedar Rapids, Iowa Cumberland, Maryland Linthicum Heights, Maryland Pinconning, Michigan Saginaw, Michigan Cole Camp, Missouri Tilton, New Hampshire Vincentown, New Jersey Henderson, North Carolina Lewis Center, Ohio Massillon, Ohio Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Millersburg, Pennsylvania Schwenksville, Pennsylvania West Chester, Pennsylvania Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania Crossville, Tennessee Lenoir City, Tennessee North Richland Hills, Texas Herndon, Virginia Norfolk, Virginia Roanoke, Virginia Onalaska, Wisconsin Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin
2 vendors have this plant for sale.
