Living on the cusp of spring we want to hurry it along bytalking about a pollinator’s stop-n-go that’ll be blooming before we know it.Welcome to the stage...Viola sororia (a.k.a. Common blue violet).
Common Blue Violet is a pretty and mildly invasiveperennial. While handsome to look at, this plant is a nuisance in turf grass –needing specific chemicals and a consistent regime to eradicate. A short plantthat enjoys almost whatever amount of sun you’re willing to give it and medium-moistsoil. Common Blue Violet would love to invade your yard as all unwantedneighbors do.
Common Blue Violet has a few key identifying traits such as:
- Purple flowers (duh)
- Rounded green leaves
- Short green stems
- Overall plant being short in stature
These violets and their leaves are edible for humans, turningyou a beautiful shade of violet inside and out!