Sweet violet
Viola odorata · Violets · Violet family
Also known as: English Violet · Wood Violet · Garden Violet
Easy10–20cmPet-friendlyEdible
Sweet violet care at a glance
Sweet violet (Viola odorata) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 10–20 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 10–20 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests & Diseases on Sweet violet
Possible pests on Sweet violet include Slugs and snails, Spider mites, Aphids and Violet gall midge. Possible diseases include Leaf spot and Powdery mildew. Sweet violet is considered pet-friendly.
Pest
- Slugs and snails Medium
- Aphids Low
- Spider mites Medium
- Violet gall midge Low
Disease
- Leaf spot Medium
- Powdery mildew Low
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Frequently asked questions about Sweet violet
- Which pests affect Sweet violet?
- Possible pests on Sweet violet include Slugs and snails, Spider mites, Aphids and Violet gall midge.
- Which diseases affect Sweet violet?
- Possible diseases include Leaf spot and Powdery mildew.
- Is Sweet violet toxic to cats and dogs?
- Sweet violet is considered pet-friendly and safe for cats and dogs.
- How much water does Sweet violet need?
- Sweet violet has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Sweet violet need?
- Sweet violet prefers to grow in partial shade. Around 4 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Sweet violet frost-hardy?
- Sweet violet is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -29 °C.
- Can you eat Sweet violet?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: flowers and leaves.