SWEET VIOLET

Viola odorata, or Viola riviniana (DOG VIOLET)

TYPE OF PLANT: [CATERPILLAR FOOD PLANT]

Habitat: Woodland and hedge plant. Best grown in semi-shade.

Habit: Height 15 cm.

Flower Colour: Violet flowers, Feb-April. Has a second set of flowers in the autumn and these set seed.

Planting Time:

Caterpillar Food Plant for: Fritillary caterpillars.

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