25 Purple Violet Seeds (Viola sororia)

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Common Name: Violet

Scientific name: Viola sororia

Native to: Eastern North America, including Maryland

25 Violet Seeds; we also sell plants and roots.

Native Violet for Woodland and Groundcover Plantings

Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia) 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.

The flowers may be visited by early-season pollinators, and Viola sororia serves as a host plant for fritillary butterfly caterpillars.

Growing Conditions

• Light: Part sun to shade
• Hardiness Zones: 3–8
• Habit: Low-growing, colony-forming perennial
• Bloom: Spring
• Moisture: Average; adaptable once established

Seed collection year: 2026.

What You'll Receive

25 Violet Seeds.  

Germination Notes

Cold-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.

After 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.

Shipping Information

Orders generally ship within 1 business day.

Seeds 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.

Arrival Support

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