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Meadow Blue Violet
Viola sororia
PerennialMeadow Blue Violet
Viola sororia
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Light
Sun – Shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Rich, Loam
Size
4-12"
Bloom
Blue-Purple, Apr–Jun
Why Grow It
Ground Cover
Fills in to form a living carpet
Shade Tolerant
Grows well in partial to full shade
Early Bloomer
Blooms early, providing critical spring nectar
Did You Know?
Unlike many violets, this one is well-behaved — it does not spread aggressively.
One of the few native violets with yellow flowers — a cheerful spring groundcover.
Wildlife Value
🦋
Fritillary Butterflies
Caterpillars feed exclusively on violet foliage
🐝
Mining Bee (Andrena violae)
Specialist bee that depends on violet pollen
🦃
Wild Turkey
Eats seeds and foliage
Good Companions
🌸 Woodland Phlox
🌿 Wild Geranium
🌼 Golden Ragwort
💧 Pennsylvania Sedge
Planting Guide
- Plant in part shade with moist, humus-rich soil.
- Space 6–8 inches apart as groundcover.
- Divide clumps every few years to manage spread.
Heads Up
Spreads by Seed
Self-seeds freely; manage seedlings
Plant Details
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