Missouri Violet
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Viola sororia var. missouriensis
Also known as Missouri Violet, Common Blue Violet, Hooded Blue Violet, Florida Violet, Meadow Violet, Confederate Violet, Dooryard Violet, Purple Violet, Woolly Blue Violet, Wood Violet, Hooded Violet
Woolly blue violets, commonly Viola sororia, are Missouri wildflowers that grow in wooded areas, thickets, and along stream banks. A stemless, rhizomatous, low-growing perennial with downy, heart-shaped leaves and large blue-violet flowers (sometimes white with purple veins). The flowers are borne on leafless stalks. It blooms in early spring and sometimes intermittently into the summer.
Growing conditions include average, medium, and well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Plants prefer moist and humusy soils. They self-seed readily and become weedy in optimum growing conditions despite not spreading by runners.
Height: 6”-9”
Spread: 6”-9”
Bloom: April-August
Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
Water: Medium
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Origin: Eastern North America
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
