Viola odorata var. sulfurea | sweet violet

Sweet violets are wonderful little plants with a very big fragrance. Essential oils distilled from the leaves have been used to make perfumes since the time of Cleopatra. They are one of the first violets to bloom in early spring, form an excellent groundcover, and naturalize quickly. These long-lived plants also attract pollinators, help prevent erosion, self-seed, and are very easy to grow. 

William Robinson recommended that this violet "should be abundantly planted wherever it does not occur in a wild state."

Fun Fact: Rhinebeck was once known as 'The Violet Capital of the World'.

WARNING: May cause minor vomiting or stomach upset if ingested.

Zones: 4 to 9
Family: Violaceae
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 3 to 6 in.
Spread: 6 to 12 in.
Exposure: part shade to full shade
Soil: average, moist 
Bloom Time: March to April
Native Range: Europe, Asia