{"product_id":"25-purple-violet-seeds-viola-sororia-maryland-native-shade-groundcover-zones-3-8-copy","title":"25 Purple Violet Seeds – Viola sororia – Maryland Native Shade Groundcover, Zones 3–8 (Copy)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name: \u003c\/strong\u003eViolet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eViola sororia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern North America, including Maryland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 Violet Seeds; we also sell plants and roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Violet for Woodland and Groundcover Plantings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Blue Violet (\u003cem\u003eViola sororia\u003c\/em\u003e) is a low-growing native perennial with purple-blue spring flowers. It can spread to form colonies in suitable sites and works well beneath deciduous trees, along woodland edges, and in other part-shade plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers may be visited by early-season pollinators, and \u003cem\u003eViola sororia\u003c\/em\u003e serves as a host plant for fritillary butterfly caterpillars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Part sun to shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing, colony-forming perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average; adaptable once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 Violet Seeds.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGermination Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold-moist stratification for about 90 days is commonly recommended for germination. Fall or winter sowing outdoors can provide natural cold exposure. Seeds may include natural fluff and chaff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeds will not germinate without stratification. Natural Stratification outside with freeze\/thaw cycles is best, or use a refrigerator. If the fridge method doesn't work, you can use the outside method afterward, as long as the seeds didn't rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds on the top of the soil; germination can take a few weeks to months and can be inconsistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eArrival Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem with your order on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore related products:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frontpage\"\u003eOrnamental Plants\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/american-native\"\u003eNative North American selections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steep Hill Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524266758294,"sku":"v-s-25","price":5.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/4411\/5606\/files\/32714534224022-1024_588904f3-5fb3-4d88-aa5b-eff52dbd8bf7.jpg?v=1787590694","url":"https:\/\/steephillgarden.com\/products\/25-purple-violet-seeds-viola-sororia-maryland-native-shade-groundcover-zones-3-8-copy","provider":"Steep Hill Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}