Early violets.

More Summer flowers on display. These are in a flower pot on my back deck under the full sun.

This photo is a super duper close-up. Each flower is about a centimeter in size. I grow these in a container to prevent them from spreading into the yard as an invasive. These are supposed to be shade-loving plants, but they seem to be adapting well to the scorching full-sun. Sometimes the hot sun triggers a reaction to make the plant bolt, which is why I have so many flowers recently.

Also I grow sweet violet beside these, which makes little pink edible flowers. They can be used as a garnish on desserts like ice cream. Most violets are considered edible flowers.

Growing Recommendation for Violets

Try growing these in a container that sits on the concrete, such as a pathway, patio, or driveway. The reason they are invasive is because they drop seeds that roll all over the place, and the roots spread out. Use a lid, dish, or tray underneath the flower pot to catch any fallen seeds, and the birds will love you, and you'll never have to worry about the plants invading your yard. These shallow plants would also look nice as a year-round hanging basket or as a ground cover if you are willing to do some weeding to keep them under control.

Don't bring Violets indoors. First the leaves will turn pale yellow, and it will die within a week or even a few days. They are not a tropical plant. Violets are not the same as African Violets, not even remotely related, so don't bother with special soils or pots.

Violets rely on the daily temperature change cycle, and a thriving insect population to maintain a healthy soil for the roots. Mucky decomposing plant matter on the soil is what it tends to develop, and what it prefers. Any used potting soil from a dead plant will make Violets happy. They are extremely tolerant of extreme hot and cold outdoor climates, but they prefer cool shade and wet soil if you want lots of healthy leaves. It is very hard to over-water and over/under-fertilize this plant, so it makes a good companion for people with a brown thumb, or if they live in a cold, rainy climate zone.

Finding Violets

Most plant stores sell Violets as one of the first plants they stock for sale in the Spring. There are a few different varieties, so do some research, and find out which kinds the stores will sell. Some people might find violets growing between the grass in their lawn in the shady, wet part of the yard, so you might be able to find it for free. Violets can be transplanted and divided at any time as long as you plant the roots fully buried.

Bonsai!

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So I'm such a sucker for little blue flowers.