Common Blue Violet
(Viola sororia)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 0.5 - 1 ft
Spread: 0.5 - 1 ft
Flower Color: Violet / Purple / Blue
Flower Time: Early Spring (Mar - May)
Fruit Type: Seed Capsule
Fruit Color: Green / Brown
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: High
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: High
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names: Meadow Violet, Wooly Blue Violet
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Common Blue Violet is a pollen and nectar source to many pollinating insects. It is also a larval host for 30 butterfly species, including Fritillaries, and certain bees. The seeds are eaten by birds and small mammals and rabbits may eat the foliage.
