Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00001534
01/01/98
Hardiness Zones: 6 to 9 Height: 12 in Spread: 12 in Type: herbaceous perennial Flowers: Blue, purple, red, pink, white, yellow
Comments: The various species and hybrids of violet often have fragrant flowers that can be a combination of the colors listed. The plants generally grow best in cool, moist conditions and in partial shade. Some of the wild species can become lawn weeds when transplanted into landscapes.
Propagation: Division may be done in the spring or the plants can be started from seed.
Cultivars: The following list contains species, cultivars
and hybrids. Because of the diverse origin of plants on
this list, flower forms and plant heights will vary from
that associated with garden violets.
'Better Times' - Large, yellow flowers.
'Columbine' - Flowers are an unusual combination of
white and lavender.
cornuta 'Black Magic' - Black blooms with yellow eyes.
cornuta 'Chantreyland' - Apricot colored flowers.
cornuta 'Cuty' - Flowers are white and shades of
purple.
cornuta 'Jersey Gem' - Bright blue flowers.
cucullata 'Freckles' - Pale blue flowers have tiny,
purple markings.
dissecta - The leaves are deeply cut, white to pale
pink flowers.
'Etain' - Yellow flowers edged with purple.
'Desmonda' - Pale blue flowers have white centers.
labradorica - The dark green leaves are tinged with
purple. The flowers are pale purple. The plant
spreads by self-seeding.
'Mt. Spokane' - White flowers are marked with pale
blue.
'Nellie Britten' - Bright, lavender-pink flowers.
odorata 'Rosina' - Fragrant, pink flowers.
odorata 'Royal Robe' - Dark violet-blue flowers.
odorata 'Snow Princess' - Large white flowers.
odorata 'Whiskers' - Yellow flowers have purple lines.
odorata 'White Czar' - Large white flowers.
'Robin Dale' - Pale yellow flowers have lavender
margins.
'Talitha' - Dark purple flowers.
References for Cultivars: Walters Gardens 1997, Wayside Gardens 1996, White Flower Farm 1997, Ray Wiegand's Nursery 1997.