Purple Violets are known by several names, including pansies, violas, and viola cucullata. They are annuals, but in deciduous forests, they live as perennials. Violets are commonly used in woody areas and rock gardens. They are small, hardy plants commonly mixed with other plants to add a burst of color. Violets grow best in zones 2 – 10 and are hardiest in these areas.
Purple Violet Is Perfect For Floral Arrangements
Violets are famous for floral arrangements. They are extremely easy to raise from seed but hold up well if bought as youthful plants. There are many varieties in the violet family, some more well-known than others.
The most popular varieties include:
- Johnny Jump-Ups – small velvet blooms that are purple with a yellow vein center.
- Dooryard Violet - small bluish-violet flowers with a reddish hue, sometimes varying into a light red color.
- California Sweet Violet – the lavender-blue flowers this plant displays perfectly accent the dark green leaves of this plant.
- Sweet Violet – This plant has dark, deep violet-colored blooms. It grows incredibly compact and can vary in color from purple, yellow, red, blue, and white.
Planting Purple Violet
Purple Violets prefer moist, easy-draining soil rich in composted organic matter. To avoid intense bursts of soil, they should be planted in a slow-release fertilizer. As with any violet, the fertilizer should be water-soluble, and they thrive best in a container instead of directly in the ground.
Caring For Purple Violet
Purple Violets are popular for plant owners who enjoy picking flowers and bringing them indoors. The beautiful blooms of the plant do not like extreme or prolonged heat. They are not drought-tolerant and should be watered regularly.