Wild violets
of all different
colors and shapes
are in bloom
here
right now.
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Wild violets
April 11, 2008 by Sherry
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Fantastic pictures Sherry, I think I like the yellow flower the best… Maybe someday it’ll stay warm enough for *something* to start growing here… We did get up near 70 yesterday but after 6 hours of fierce storms it cooled off and now they are calling for snow showers today…
Thanks Spider. I love these cheery little violets. Hope you’re not getting snow today! Our weather is supposed to cool over the next few days.. sigh .. I’m crossing my fingers that we don’t have a frost at this point.
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I recently saw some speckled wild violets. Is this a new variety? Tiny speckles.
Hi Neala,
Could be. I have seen a lot of variations in violets though, including some with white petals and purple speckles, and all kinds of color combinations of white, yellow and different shades of purple. They do seem to have a lot of variation.
Thanks for stopping by,
Sherry
Sherry: I live in Northwest Missouri and have just discovered what I think are large wild violets–no blooms now, but the leaves look exactly right, growing in a big bunch in the shade. When I say big, I mean the leaves are as big as my palm of my hand, and the stems are about 6-8 inches long. What violet could it be?? We have lots of wild violets in our rural treed-setting. Thanks!
Hi Diane,
I have noticed that some of the deep purple violets in the woods here continue to grow after they bloom and the leaves get bigger and bigger throughout spring and early summer. That could be what you’re seeing? I’m not sure though. The only way to know is to mark the plant location and then watch it next spring and see what kind of bloom it has.
Thanks for visiting :)
-Sherry
Sherry:
Thanks, that’s a great idea!
I did find out that we have Solomon’s Seal growing in the same general location. It looks like a graceful blue-green palm branch and has bunches of little white bells hanging underneath the leaflets. My friend in the next acreage over gets all excited whenever we find something new growing–it’s fun to have someone to share our finds!00 Best wishes–Diane
Thanks for the pics…I haven’t seen the speckled ones yet.
I am very fond of wild violets..even after they bloom they make nice-looking “clumping” plants for your flower beds(sun and shade gardens). They return each year…only larger. I live in the North Ga. Mountains so they are very plentiful here.
You’re welcome, Becky. I like the wild violets too. I live in western NC so not too far from you and they are very plentiful here as well. I pull them out of my beds though since they tend to be very invasive here. They are pretty though.
the wild purple violets are my favorite. My dad used to pick them for my mother….what a fond memory!
Do these flowers continue to bloom through the summer?
Hi Jan,
What a sweet memory. :)
They only bloom in spring, although the plants continue to grow (and spread and spread) for weeks and weeks here.
Just returned to NC after being away for many years. I just was in the yard to walk the dog and noticed a carpet of wild violets under the crab apple tree – white with a purple throat. My husband and I are so excited. Some may think they are a weed but after living in arid Arizona we are thrilled! Thanks for your site – it confirmed what we thought we were seeing.
Hi Lorinda,
So glad the post helped you confirm your violets. They are cheerful sight this time of year. The woods (and my yard!) are filled with them right now. I love them, but they are definitely invasive here. They will take over a flower bed if you let them, and are very hard to dig out.
Thanks for commenting.
Sherry
I found the speckled wild violet about 10 years ago in my woods in the Ozarks. Do you know the name? Mine is very similar to the one you have pictured.
Hi Lee Ann,
Sorry, I don’t know the name of it. I do see a whole lot of variation in the colors of these wild violets in the woods here, and quite a few of the speckled ones as well. Sorry I can’t help with the name.
-Sherry