Little Purple Flowers in My Lawn? Wild Violets in Grass? Dealing with Violets and Fun Facts in the Twin Cities Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Wild Violets (Viola papilionacea)

Also known as; Common Blue Violet, Meadow Violet, or Hooded Violet.

♣   Wild Violets are perennial with flowers similar to pansies.

♣   Wild Violets reproduce from seeds or roots.

♣   Wild Violets thrive in part/full shaded areas.

♣   Wild Violets are difficult-to-control since they have waxy leaves, and are resistant to many common herbicides.

♣   Wild Violets often invade lawns adjacent to wooded areas or in new developments.

Cultural Practices

♣   Wild Violets can be removed by digging up the plant with the entire root system.

♣   Wild Violets require a series of post-emergent herbicide treatments to reduce infestations.

♣   Utilizing proper fertilization and weed control procedures will help turf outcompete Wild Violets and prevents future outbreaks.

Fun Facts

♣   The flowers of Wild Violets are commonly used in culinary preparation. They are used to decorate salads or used in stuffing for poultry and fish.

♣   In France, candied violet flowers are produced commercially, eaten by hundreds-of-thousands of people, and are a delicacy called “Violettes de Toulouse.”

♣   Wild Violets are often used within the perfume industry. They are known to have a “flirty” scent as its fragrance comes and goes. 

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