wild violet

Small woodland bloom

Wild violet is any of various violet species that grow without cultivation, spreading freely in lawns, meadows, and woodland edges.

The heart-shaped leaves and small purple, blue, or white flowers appear in early spring.

Gardeners often consider them weeds for their aggressive spread, though others welcome them as ground cover: The yard was carpeted with wild violets.

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woodland · woodland floor · petals · spring · delicate · heartsease · fragrant · bloom · native · groundcover · edible · edible flowers · shade · dainty · perennial · lavender · nectar · butterfly

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Opposites
cultivation status

wild violethothouse flower

Plant requiring artificial warmth

cultivar · African violet · bedding plant

horticultural formality

wild violethybrid tea rose

Bred ornamental flowering shrub

manicured lawn · topiary

ecological status

wild violetinvasive species

Harmful non-native organism

kudzu

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G