Common Blue Violet (Viola sororia)

Photographer: Brundage, Stephanie

Description: This resilient spring bloomer serves as the primary host plant for Fritillary butterflies. Its heart-shaped leaves and deep purple flowers are among the first signs of life in lawns and woodlands.

Height: 0.25 to 0.75 ft

Light: Full Sun to Full Shade

Water: Average

Spreading Habit: Fast

Spreading Method: Seeds, Rhizomes

Bloom Time: Early Spring

Bloom Color: Blue to Purple