Sweet Violet

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Biocultural value

Ion, the Greek name for violet, was derived from Io, the name of a nymph favored by Zeus. Later it was a symbol of the Bonapartists.

Location

Robison Herb Garden, Heasley Rock Garden

Source of plant

Bluestone Perennials

Description

Large white, fragrant flowers are carried on 4" to 6" stems in early spring, and again in autumn.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

fragrance