Palmate Violet, Early blue violet,
Viola palmata

Family: Violaceae

What it is like

UPDATE 23/08/2011: Viola esculenta is a synonym of Viola palmata L. which appears in the database.

Viola palmata is a . The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 0.1

Where it is found

Not known

Eastern N. America.

Conservation Status:

Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 3

Tea: the various herb teas that can be used in place of tea, plus the genuine article.

Medicine

Rating: 1

Emollient: Softens the skin, causing warmth and moisture.

Other

Rating:

How it is grown

212116

Propagating it:

Best place to grow: Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Habit: Perennial

Hardiness: 4-8

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Viola palmata