Species sweet white violet
yellow-purple flower with orange center, lime-green leaves and stems

sweet white violet

Viola blanda

The Sweet White Violet (Viola blanda) is a beautiful and fragrant spring flower. The flowers have five petals and are soft white, often with yellow accents in the middle. They thrive in moist, well-drained soils in woodlands, meadows, and fields. The Sweet White Violet has a long blooming period, lasting from April to June, with each bloom lasting up to two weeks. It is an important food source for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. It can also be used as an herbal remedy for fever and headaches. Its beauty and sweet scent make it an attractive addition to gardens.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Frequent

Propagation:

Division,Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation,Cutting

Hardiness Zone:

2 - 7

Flowers:

White Flowers

Sun:

Part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green,violet,white

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

For sweet white violets, watering should be done weekly. Water deeply so that the soil is moistened to a depth of 6 inches. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings; never allow the plant to sit in standing water. It is best to water early in the morning to give the plant ample time to take up the moisture before the sun goes down.

sunlight

Sweet white violets (Viola blanda), a species commonly found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, prefer a sunny location for plenty of growth and blooms. They will perform best when provided with a minimum of 5 to 6 hours of sunlight each day. Additionally, it is best to site the plant in a spot that receives some morning sun with light shade in the late afternoon, especially during the hot summer months. Sweet white violets flourish in cool and moist soils and they should be kept evenly moist.

pruning

Sweet white violets should be pruned in late winter or early spring. Pruning should be done judiciously, as it decreases the number of stems and leaves available for photosynthesis, which can affect bloom production. Start by removing any dead, damaged, or diseased stems and leaves. When shaping the plant, prune the stems to the desired shape as they leave the base but avoid pruning more than 1-third of each stem. Finally, the faded flowers should be removed as they appear. This will ensure that the plant conserves energy for regrowth and healthy blooms.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Starts Flowering

Sweet white violets typically start flowering in April.

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