Viola sororia sororia, commonly known as Common Blue Violet, is a native perennial found in woodlands, prairies, meadows, and along roadsides throughout Illinois. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade.
This plant features heart-shaped, toothed leaves and produces vibrant blue to purple, five-petaled flowers that bloom in early spring. The flowers are a favorite of early-season pollinators like bees and butterflies. In addition to its beauty, the plant produces seed capsules that are dispersed by ants, which help in its spread.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Viola sororia sororia is a charming addition to wildflower gardens, woodland settings, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, offering early-season color and ecological benefits.
Viola sororia sororia, commonly known as Common Blue Violet, is a native perennial found in woodlands, prairies, meadows, and along roadsides throughout Illinois. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and partial to full shade.
This plant features heart-shaped, toothed leaves and produces vibrant blue to purple, five-petaled flowers that bloom in early spring. The flowers are a favorite of early-season pollinators like bees and butterflies. In addition to its beauty, the plant produces seed capsules that are dispersed by ants, which help in its spread.
For Illinois native plant enthusiasts, Viola sororia sororia is a charming addition to wildflower gardens, woodland settings, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, offering early-season color and ecological benefits.
Bloom: mid- to late spring
Habitats: moist to mesic black soil prairies; open woodlands; savannas; wooded slopes along rivers and lakes; woodland edges
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist to mesic
Plant type (height): forb (up to 4 inches)
Requirements: partial sun to light shade (full sun is tolerated if there is sufficient moisture)
Soil: rich clay loam or silt loam with above average amounts of organic matter
