Violet, Sweet (Viola odorata), packet of 20 seeds, organic

$4.95

Family:  Violet (Violaceae)

Hardy to Zones 4 to 9

(Sweet Violet) Spreading evergreen perennial groundcover, fully frost hardy and preferring moist soils in the shade or part sun. This is a German cultivar with light blue flowers peaking in early spring that emit the delicate, singular and delightful scent of violets, which in full bloom wafts fleetingly across the garden.  Traditional use (TWM): oral antiseptic, antitussive, resolvent.  The germination of violet seed is a fairly long affair.  Seed sown in the fall will germinate in the spring.  Maintain flat in cool, shady conditions.  Seed sown in the early spring may germinate later in the spring, or it may take until the following spring (12 months, more or less) to come up.  Space plants 1 foot apart–they will soon fill the interstices.

20 seeds/pkt., Certified Organically Grown

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  1. Question

    Catherine

    Hello, wondering if these ship in individual seed packets? If so, does the packet say the name Sweet Violet? Thinking of using them as a party favor for my daughter. Thank you!

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      hi catherine, the seed packet is an individual seed packet with 20 seeds in it. it says sweet violet on the front of the packet. a better choice would be the 100 seed packet of heartsease violet. reason being, the heartsease violet can be sprinkled in any garden or pot of soil with fast and easy germination, while the sweet violet requires advanced seed planting ability. richo

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    Nancy

    Is it possible to grow sweet violets in Phoenix, Arizona area. Or is it possible to grow them in containers?

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Nancy,
      In the moist shade, yes, if you can find that in phoenix…
      Richo

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    • Leslie Beauchamp

      I have a big some that were in summer shade and winter sun under an ash tree. The ash died leaving the violets in full phoenix sun. They looked a little ragged in June but are back to looking good now.

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    Amy

    Is it too late to start a flat of these in the front range of Colorado? Thanks Richo!

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hello Amy,
      Probably not too late, there is still quite a bit of cold available to you. Richo

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    • deanna jayne

      Hi Richo,
      Could these seeds Viola odorata, be purchased in bulk? I need about 200 seeds. Thanks, deanna

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    • Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Deanna,
      I wish we could produce bulk on these, I’m sure that would be helpful. May I suggest that this late in the year it might be more productive to simply buy some plants and propagate them from runners?
      Richo

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    jenna oneill

    When do you plan on getting more seeds for the sweet violet? Have they already sold out for this year?

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