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Violaceae
Dog Violet
Viola riviniana
Modesty and faithfulness.
- Family
- Violaceae
- Genus
- Viola
- Native to
- Europe, North Africa, Western Asia
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Type
- Herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 0.05-0.2 meters
- Sunlight
- Partial shade to full shade
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-8
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Dog violet is called 'dog' because it lacks the sweet scent of Viola odorata, implying it is inferior.
- It is the most common wild violet in Europe, found in woodlands, hedgerows, and grasslands.
- The plant produces two types of flowers: showy spring ones and hidden self-pollinating ones in summer.
- It is the primary food plant for several fritillary butterfly caterpillars in Europe.
- In medieval times, violets were strewn on floors to freshen rooms and ward off illness.
Color meanings
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Modesty
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Faithfulness
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Watchfulness