Woolly blue violet, Sister violet
Viola sororia

Family: Violaceae

What it is like

A perennial plant. It grows 10-15 cm high and 15-20 cm wide. It does not have a stem. It has underground stems or rhizomes. The leaves are scalloped and thick. They are 10 cm long. The leaves are hairy underneath. The flowers are violet-blue or white with streaks and speckles. They have short spurs.

There are about 500 Viola species.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It is frost hardy. It suits hardiness zones 4-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Canada, North America (country/location of origin), Slovenia, Tasmania, USA

How it is used for food

The tender young leaves and flowers can be added to salads or cooked as potherbs. The leaves can be used to thicken soups.

Edible parts

Flowers, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ameriška vijolica

Synonyms

Viola papilionacea;