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Viola adunca - Early Blue Violet

Viola adunca - Early Blue Violet

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Early Blue Violet is a charming, low-growing perennial with vibrant violet-blue flowers that bloom in early spring, offering a welcome burst of color after winter. A vital early-season nectar source for native bees, small butterflies, and other pollinators, it also serves as a host plant for several fritillary butterfly species, which rely on the foliage as a larval food source. Its small, heart-shaped leaves form a tidy clump that is drought-tolerant and easy to grow. Early Blue Violet is a delightful addition to rock gardens, prairie plantings, and naturalized landscapes.

Versatile and adaptable, Early Blue Violet thrives in everything from hot, gravelly spaces to well-drained open woodlands. It's an excellent choice for wildflower gardens and meadows, woodland edges, naturalized plantings, and even containers. Moderately deer resistant, new spring growth may be nibbled, but established plants tend to persist due to their spreading habit.

Important Information - The "Bloom Period" is an indicator of the time period within which the wildflowers will bloom and does not describe the time period that a single plant will bloom.  The "Sizes" listed are intended to be a general guideline to consult during plant selection. - Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions.

The Edible & Medicinal information on this site is for informational purposes only and should not be acted on without thorough research and professional guidance. We are not responsible for any adverse effects resulting from the use of or misidentification of plants.

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Plant Specifics

  • Sun
  • Part Shade
  • Well Drained
  • Loam
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly
  • Dry
  • Under 6"
  • Under 6"
  • Under 12"
  • Blue
  • May
  • June
  • Moderate
  • Fast
  • Moderate
  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Fragrant
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Fall Color
  • Used as Groundcover
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Edible Parts
  • Toxic or Posionous Parts
  • Good in Containers
  • Fully Exposed

Native to North America, Early Blue Violet is found from BC, to QC and YT, and NT, and its range extends southward into the northern contiguous U.S.. It thrives in open meadows, grasslands, forest edges, open woodlands, hillsides, and rocky slopes.

Traditionally, Indigenous peoples have utilized Viola adunca for various medicinal purposes applied an infusion of the roots and leaves to sore and swollen joints, and giving an infusion of the leaves and roots to asthmatic children. Additionally, the leaves and flowers are edible, high in vitamins A and C, and can be consumed in salads, as potherbs, or brewed as tea.

⚠️ Toxicity Note: The rhizomes, fruit, and seeds are poisonous to humans and can cause gastrointestinal distress.