Sweet Violet

Viola odorata 'Royal Robe' Violaceae

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Biocultural value

Delicately flavored flowers are eaten fresh in salads, added to drinks, crystalized , or made into violet syrup. Leaves are added to salads.

Location

Robison Herb Garden

Source of plant

Bluestone Perennials

Description

Deep violet, fragrant flowers are borne on 6" stems in May and again in October.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

fragrance, food