Viola sororia

Common Blue Violet

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Native North American herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped leaves and blue-violet flowers. Edible foliage used in salads or teas.
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Plant Details

Common Name Common Blue Violet
Family Violaceae
Genus Viola
Species Sororia
Origin North America
Blooming Spring to early summer, occasionally fall
Leaf Color Green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Moist, well-draining humus-rich soil with organic matter

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Watering

Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged during growth

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers partial shade to full sun in cooler climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer once in early spring before blooming

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers, cut back foliage in late autumn

Pest Control Aphid Caterpillar Slug Snail

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
5° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
300 – 6000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
400 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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