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      • Violets spread by short rhizomes and by seed. Short rhizomes about the size of your “pinky” finger are common to all Indiana wild violet species. Wild violets are typically found in shady areas with moist soil but they can also grow in sunny, droughty areas.
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  2. This article provides a comprehensive guide on how to grow violets in the state of Indiana. It covers various aspects of violet cultivation, including ideal growing conditions, sunlight and water requirements, soil type and pH level, as well as common pests and diseases that affect violets in Indiana.

  3. Jun 12, 2013 · Violets spread by short rhizomes and by seed. Short rhizomes about the size of your “pinky” finger are common to all Indiana wild violet species. Wild violets are typically found in shady areas with moist soil but they can also grow in sunny, droughty areas.

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    • How do violets grow in Indiana?2
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    • Roots
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    The green leaves of wild violet have a very unique shape. They are kind of a strange roundish, oval or even heart shape (cordate). But they wrap around their stem, almost forming a kind of funnel or incomplete bowl. The edges will be serrated.

    The flowers of wild violet are dark purple, with 5 petals. The inner-throat of the flower is white. Two petals are on top, two on the side, and a final petal at the bottom. It is thought that the 5th petal on the bottom is for insects/pollinators to land on. The flowers will bloom for 4-6 weeks. Once the temperatures get hot, above 80 F (27 C) the ...

    The roots of this flower are shallow rhizomes, which are thick and spread horizontally. This allows another means for the flower to reproduce, as it can form a large grouping if left unchecked from competition or herbicides.

    These can make a stunning display in mass plantings, as you will essentially have a purple carpet of flowers that will last for one month to six weeks long. They are an early Spring bloomer, and could very well be used as a compliment to our other early Spring bloomersyou should have in your garden.

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  4. Growing Information. USDA Hardiness Zone: 3a-11. Life Cycle: Perennial. Approximate mature size: 1-3′ (30-90 cm) Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall. Sun Exposure: Full Sun. Farmers often plant alfalfa as a food crop for farm animals, and it fixes nitrogen from the air into the soil through its roots.

  5. Violets are ideal as triple-purpose groundcover, and are as beautiful as border plants as they are in pots or baskets. Here's how to grow them!