Description: Check out my other garden delights! Apiarists, homesteaders, and gardeners will definitely find something of interest! Taxonomic Information: Genus: Viola Species: sororia Synonyms: Viola affinis Leconte, Viola chalcosperma Brainerd, Viola floridana Brainerd, Viola latiuscula Greene, Viola missouriensis Greene, Viola palmata var. sororia (Willd.) Pollard, Viola papilionacea Pursh, Viola priceana Pollard, Viola rosacea Brainerd, Viola septentrionalis Greene, Viola wilmattiae Pollard & Cockerell Common Names: meadow violet, purple violet, the lesbian flower, woolly blue violet, hooded violet, and wood violet Description:I can think of nothing negative to say about this plant ...perhaps, I wish that the blooming period were longer. Having said that, this is not just a pretty plant! This is an excellent edible plant! The greens and flower are delicious! I like adding the flower to ice cubes for eye-catching drinks. The greens are perfect in any salad situation, especially when younger. I like them in my omelets. They are also lovely prepared in southern-style greens dishes. The leaves are a staple in my morning smoothies. The leaves are quite nutritious, containing vitamins (high in A and C), isoflavone, and genistein. Genistein is believed to prevent prostate cancer, and research is currently investigating this. Viola sororia is the state flower of Illinois, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. This species is one of the easiest flowers to grow. It is hot and cold hardy. It can tolerate drought, flooding, shade, and prolonged sunlight. What is Included:Ten healthy specimens (consisting of white and purple varieties) will be quickly unearthed, packaged, and shipped to your door. More information:https://plants.usda.gov/core/profile?symbol=viso Check out my other garden delights! Apiarists, homesteaders, and gardeners will definitely find something of interest!
Price: 14.98 USD
Location: Auburn, Alabama
End Time: 2025-01-13T19:21:54.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Plant Form: Plant
Type: Plant rhizomes
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt
Climate: Cold, Temperate
Sunlight: Full Shade, Full Sun, Partial Shade
Genus: Viola
Common Name: Meadow Violet
Brand: Unbranded
Watering: Light
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 2 (-50 to -40 °F)
Season of Interest: Spring
Aspect: East-facing
Plant Habit: Flowering
Plant Type: Decorative Plant
Species: Viola sororia
Features: Edible
Color: Purple
