Viola odorata 'Mrs. David Lloyd George'

Common name(s): sweet violets

Description: perennial; named for Welsh humanitarian, Margaret Lloyd George. Fragrant, semi-double lavender purple flowers with central white rosettes in spring. Low, spreading growth with edible, heart-shapes leaves. Slower-growing and reputed to be less hardy than many V. odorata cultivars. Flowers are sterile and won't set seed.

Height: to 6 in. Spread: to 2 ft.

Position: partial shade and well-drained soil

Uses: medicine, culinary- eaten fresh, candied or infused in syrup/honey/vinegar/etc., perfume, dye

Winter Hardiness: to 15 F and lower