Viola odorata
(sold as Royal Kobe)
Family: Violaceae
Common names: ENGLISH VIOLET, GARDEN VIOLET, SWEET VIOLET, VIOLET
Native to: South, South Central Europe, Western Europe
Sentiment: modest worth
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 0.48 feet
Max width: 0.30 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, violet
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: seeds
Exposure: part shade, sun
Landscape use: flower fragrant
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
flowers in winter
Soil types: loam, well drained
USDA Zones: zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -10 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
