Sweet Purple Violet – For Gentle Healing & Fragrant Spring Colour

Usually available: spring
Life cycle: perennial
Height: 10–15cm
Bloom colour: deep purple
Position: full sun / part shade
Spacing: 15–20cm apart
Soil preference: moist, well-drained, humus-rich

You will receive 1 sweet purple violet herb plug plant.

All of our herb plants are grown organically using certified organic potting mixes and fertilizers.

Sweet purple violet (Viola odorata) is a charming low-growing perennial cherished for its heart-shaped leaves, delicate deep purple flowers, and sweet fragrance. One of the earliest bloomers of spring, it has long been treasured as both an ornamental delight and a traditional healing herb. Its blossoms have been used in syrups, teas, and confections, while medicinally it has been valued for soothing coughs, easing inflammation, and calming the mind.

Why choose The Healing Herb Garden’s sweet purple violet?

Organically grown and carefully nurtured, our sweet purple violet plants bring fragrance, beauty, and tradition to your garden. The flowers are edible, making them a wonderful garnish for cakes, salads, and desserts, while their perfume fills spring air with a gentle sweetness. In folklore and herbal tradition, violets have been linked to love, calm, and renewal, making them a plant with deep cultural and healing roots.

Uses:

Medicinal: traditionally used for soothing coughs, easing inflammation, and calming nerves.

Culinary: edible flowers used in syrups, crystallised confections, and desserts.

Ornamental: deep purple blooms and heart-shaped leaves brighten spring gardens.

Wildlife friendly: early-season nectar source for bees and pollinators.

Physical characteristics:

Height: 10–15cm at maturity
Foliage: heart-shaped green leaves forming low rosettes
Flowers: fragrant deep purple blossoms in early spring
Growth habit: low-growing, spreading perennial groundcover

Safety note: generally safe in culinary amounts; medicinal use should be in moderation.

With sweet purple violet, your garden gains a fragrant spring jewel, a soothing traditional remedy, and an edible flower beloved for centuries. Grow it for its perfume, healing heritage, and pollinator value with The Healing Herb Garden.