{"product_id":"purple-violet-seeds","title":"25 Purple Violet Seeds (Viola sororia)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed shipping: $2 for unlimited seed packets with untracked shipping.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n\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\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed collection year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\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\n\u003cp\u003eAfter stratification, sow seeds shallowly and cover lightly with growing medium rather than leaving them fully exposed. Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging. Germination can take weeks to months and may be irregular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrders generally ship within 1 business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeds are packaged and labeled for shipment from Maryland. Order processing and dispatch times vary with order volume, operating schedules, and applicable shipping conditions. Estimated delivery dates, when provided, are not guarantees.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/winter-sowing-seeds\"\u003eWinter Sowing Seeds\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\/purple-violet-seeds","provider":"Steep Hill Garden LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}