Sweet Violet For Sale
>Sweet Violet perennial is the perfect carpet plant, with hundreds of deep purple flowers adorning the groundcover. It's pleasing to the eye with its purple flowers and dark green heart-shaped leaves. As harbingers of spring, these plants quickly emerge from the earth and bloom in the early spring months. >
>This plant adds a lovely, charming touch to your cottage garden, rock garden, meadow garden, or even as an accent for your yard. When planted through grass, purple violet flowers appear like small purple dots studded throughout the landscape. Perfect in the shady border. For a modern take on this classic beauty, add it to raised areas of your garden that are at eye level or into a container for a truly pleasing display.>
>Sweet Violets are herbaceous perennials with vivid purple flowers. >
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Sweet Violet Plant Details
>Family: Violaceae >
>Light Requirement: Full to Partial Shade >
>Water Needs: Moist >
>Height: 4 – 6 in. >
>Spread: 4 – 6 in. >
>Growth Rate: Fast >
>Bloom Time: Spring >
>Flower Color: Purple >
>Wildlife Value: Attracts bees and butterflies >
Landscape Uses and Maintenance
>This plant will naturalize in the garden given the correct conditions. They grow very low to the ground and create an enticingly “sweet” groundcover you will enjoy year after year. >
>Plant it in an area > style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">with plenty of moist and well-draining soil. It thrives in full to partial shade. Pair it with Virginia bluebells, ferns, Bloodroot, and Dutchman’s Breeches for a beautiful and perennial spring display. Keep it >>moist and water when conditions are dry, especially in drought. >
>Sweet Violet can spread via underground rhizomes and by seed. >>Hop on by? Though uncommon, rabbits will eat violets without their preferred food sources, so watch out for these cute but hungry critters in your garden. However, this plant is deer-resistant. >
>This plant will attract bees, moths, and butterflies to your garden. It attracts Fritillaries in particular. >
Noteworthy Characteristics
>Sweet Violet flowers are sweetly scented, and they were once often pressed for perfume extraction or placed in sachets worn at the hip. >They are a beloved plant and are the state flower for a few states, including New Jersey.
Customer Reviews
This company is highly recommended! My sweet violet roots were delivered to me quickly, healthy looking and in great shape. I'm looking forward to seeing them in bloom next Spring!
The fragrance is classic and nostalgic. Planted near the path so we catch it every morning. Perfect in part shade with compost.
We noticed early bees working the blooms on sunny days. The patch is expanding steadily; easy to keep contained.
Classic cottage-garden look without the maintenance. A little mulch, regular watering, and they reward you every late winter.
First blossoms opened while the yard was still brown. Bees visited right away. Took off one star for slow shipping.
Do sweet violets like sun or shade?
Sweet Violets prefer partial shade but can tolerate some morning sun. They thrive in cool, moist areas with well-drained soil. In the right light, they grow easily and bloom beautifully each season.
Does sweet violet spread?
Yes, Sweet Violets spread naturally, forming lovely ground covers over time. They expand through runners and self-seeding, filling in garden spaces gracefully. With minimal care, they create a dense, colorful carpet of blooms.
Is sweet violet a perennial or annual?
Sweet Violet is a perennial, returning year after year with little effort. It blooms beautifully each spring and sometimes again in fall. Once established, it grows easily and adds lasting charm to any garden.
What makes a violet plant special in a garden?
A violet plant forms a dense, colorful groundcover and blooms with charming purple flowers each spring. It attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
When does a sweet violet bloom?
They bloom mainly in early spring with vibrant purple violet flowers. With the right conditions, they may bloom again in the fall.
Exposure
Sweet Violet thrives in partial to full shade, making it ideal for woodland gardens or shaded areas of your landscape. It can endure some morning sun, but too much natural sunlight can cause the leaves to scorch.
Height at Maturity
Under 12"
Usage
Groundcover
Shipped As
Bare-root
Ships
USPS
Planting Zones
4-9
How To Grow
How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Perennials, Tubers, and Bulbs
Bare root perennials, tubers, and bulbs are an easy and economical way to jumpstart your garden with lasting beauty. These dormant plants should be planted in early spring or fall while the soil is cool and workable. Before planting, soak bare roots in water for 1–2 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a location based on the plant’s light needs—most flowering types prefer full sun, while others thrive in partial shade.
For bare root perennials, dig a shallow hole and spread the roots out naturally, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface. For tubers and bulbs, plant with the pointed side facing up at a depth about two to three times their height. Cover with soil, gently press down, and water thoroughly.
Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy) until new growth appears. Add mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid covering the crown or bulb tops. Once established, these plants require little maintenance—just seasonal watering, occasional dividing, and deadheading or pruning as needed. With proper care, they’ll return and thrive year after year.
