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There are around 400 types of violet plants in the genus Viola. The many violet plant varieties guarantee there is a sweet little Viola perfect for almost any gardening need.
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Perennial violas that will perform well in most zones include:
- Nellie Britton.
- Moonlight.
- Aspasia.
- Buttercup.
- Blackjack.
- Vita.
- Zoe.
- Huntercombe Purple.
- How many different varieties of African violets are there?
- How do I identify violets?
- What is the most fragrant violet?
- How many different colors of violets are there?
- Do violets have a scent?
- Are violets related to pansies?
- Are there poisonous violets?
- What is violet good for?
- What do Violets symbolize?
- What color is a violet flower?
- Why does a violet flower look violet?
- How do fragrant violets grow?
How many different varieties of African violets are there?
Cultivars And More
Between those less-known species and Saintpaulia ionantha, some 16,000+ cultivars of African violets have been derived, and many consider that an underestimation. There are new cultivars found regularly.
How do I identify violets?
Violets have heart-shaped leaves, which are available throughout the growing season. The leaf edges are scalloped or saw-toothed. Some leaves are "shorter, fatter and rounder" hearts, and some are long and lean like this one above. If you look at the leaves of the yellow violet, the scalloping is very shallow.
What is the most fragrant violet?
The very fragrant Parma violet
- Parma violets are beautiful, relatively easy to grow, and, most of all, fragrant. ...
- Like other violets, Parmas bloom in shades of purple, pinkish purple, or blue-purple. ...
- Parma violets are also somewhat better mannered than other violet species. ...
- Unlike other violet species, Parmas are unknown in the wild.
How many different colors of violets are there?
Discover the flower that even the great Napoleon Bonaparte called as his own. Violets come from a large family with multicolored varieties, not just purple. Violets have between 400 to 500 species, the most common of which is the blue violet or Viola sororia.
Do violets have a scent?
One thing violets are known most for is the fact that they have a lovely scent that seems to go away after just one sniff. That's because the flowers contain a chemical called ionine which desensitizes the nose and sense of smell temporarily.
Are violets related to pansies?
Pansies are but one member of the genus Viola, in turn part of the Violet family (Violaceae). We think of violets as herbaceous plants, which they indeed are in our part of the world, but a few are shrubs or small trees. Among the 25 genera comprising the Violet family, most are woody plants.
Are there poisonous violets?
There is only one wild violet look-alike that you need to be aware of and that is lesser celandine (Ficaria verna) which is toxic. While lesser celandine has yellow flowers that don't resemble wild violets at all, it has very similar heart-shaped leaves.
What is violet good for?
Health Benefits of Violet Leaves
- Reduce blood pressure. Leaves of violet plant are able to reduce blood pressure as it consists of alkaloids and flavonoids. ...
- Treat cancer. ...
- Aid digestion. ...
- Colds and the Flu. ...
- Reduce inflammation. ...
- Relieve coughs. ...
- Blood purifier. ...
- Reduce fever.
What do Violets symbolize?
Violets symbolize modesty. ... The violet also has roots in Christianity and represents the modesty of the Virgin Mary. The violet also represents spiritual wisdom, faithfulness and humility which are meanings that can be seen depicted in religious works of art.
What color is a violet flower?
Violet is a color closer to purple than blue. And what a person sees may be more in the eye of the beholder, how bright the light is, and how old the bloom is. There are also violets that are mostly white and some are even yellow.
Why does a violet flower look violet?
It reflects violet light. ...
How do fragrant violets grow?
Plant sweet violet in moist, rich soil. If the soil is poor, improve it by digging 2 to 3 inches of compost or manure into the top 6 to 8 inches of soil. Sweet violet tolerates full sunlight, especially in areas with cool summers. Otherwise, the plant prefers an area that is protected from hot afternoon sunlight.
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