Early Blue Violet
(Viola palmata)
Early Blue Violet (Viola palmata)
/
/
John P Friel
CC BY 4.0
Image By:
John P Friel
Recorded By:
Copyright:
CC BY 4.0
Copyright Notice:
Photo by: John P Friel | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: John P Friel | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2020-03-26T14:59:40-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Viola palmata, commonly known as Early Blue Violet, is a semi-deciduous perennial herb native to the rich, moist woodlands and meadows of the Central and Southeastern USA. It typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.5 feet (0.09-0.2 meters) and spreads 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) wide. The plant forms a low-growing rosette of heart-shaped leaves, and in the spring, it produces small, showy purple and pink flowers that are attractive to pollinators.
Early Blue Violet is valued for its early spring blooms and its ability to naturalize in favorable conditions, making it a charming addition to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and native plant areas. It prefers partial to full shade and consistently moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. While it can tolerate medium water, it thrives with regular moisture. This violet is relatively low maintenance and can serve as a ground cover in suitable environments. It is also known for its edible flowers, which can be used in salads or as garnishes. Gardeners should be aware that it can self-seed and spread, potentially becoming aggressive in optimal conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Early Blue Violet is valued for its early spring blooms and its ability to naturalize in favorable conditions, making it a charming addition to woodland gardens, shaded borders, and native plant areas. It prefers partial to full shade and consistently moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. While it can tolerate medium water, it thrives with regular moisture. This violet is relatively low maintenance and can serve as a ground cover in suitable environments. It is also known for its edible flowers, which can be used in salads or as garnishes. Gardeners should be aware that it can self-seed and spread, potentially becoming aggressive in optimal conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.3-0.5 feet
- Width: 1-2 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Rich, moist woodlands and meadows
Other Names
Common Names: Palmate Violet, Early Blue Violet, Trilobed Violet, Palmate-Leaved Violet, Three-Lobed Violet, Violette Palmée
Scientific Names: , Viola palmata, Viola triloba, Viola palmata var. dilatata, Viola triloba var. triloba, Viola triloba var. dilatata, Viola stoneana, Viola palmata var. triloba, Viola falcata, Viola palmata var. vulgaris
GBIF Accepted Name: Viola palmata L.