Sweet Violet, Garden Violet,
Florist's Violet, English Violet
5-8
Broad, tufted clump
6-8 inches tall and 12-15 inches wide.
The fragrant flowers are about ¾ inch across and are
deep violet, sometimes rose or white. The
flowers are borne on peduncles that arise
directly from the base or crown. The irregularly
symmetrical flowers have 5 petals and 5 sepals.
Leaves are cordate-ovate to reniform, 1-2 inches
wide, obtusely serrated and are often finely pubescent.
The often leafy, persistent stipules are ovate-lanceolate.