Viola odorata seeds - Flower Plant

Viola odorata is a perennial flowering plant grown for its fragrant blooms and compact growth habit. Known for its sweetly scented flowers and attractive green foliage, it is well suited for borders, cottage gardens, woodland gardens, containers, and ground cover plantings. The plant thrives in cool to moderate temperatures and grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental flowering plant for its early-season color and pleasant fragrance.

Features

• Fragrant flowering perennial plant
• Produces sweetly scented blooms
• Suitable for borders, containers, and woodland gardens
• Compact growth habit with attractive foliage
• Adapted to cool and moderate climates
• Excellent for ground cover and ornamental displays
• Popular in cottage and shade gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Viola odorata
• Common Name (US): Sweet Violet
• Seed Type / Variety: Fragrant Flowering Perennial Variety
• Growth Habit: Low-growing clumping perennial
• USDA Zones: 4-9
• Planting Season: Spring or Fall
• Growing Season: Spring through Early Summer
• Sowing Season: February-April, September-November
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: February, March, April, September, October, November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 2-6 weeks in cool, moist, well-drained growing medium
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade to full shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
• Mature Plant Size: 4-8 inches tall and 6-12 inches wide
• Plant Spacing: 6-12 inches apart