Marsh Blue Violet

Marsh Blue Violet Viola cucullata Full sun to shade, wet to medium moisture level, clay or sand or loamy soil, slightly acid to neutral pH.  5-10 inches height, blooms in spring, purple/blue flowers, freely self-seeds. Germination Code:  ? Native Region:  Statewide This species is a wetland plant in Tennessee.  Violet blossoms make good candy, jam, jelly, syrup and wine.  Edible leaves are high in Vitamin A and C.  Attracts butterflies and birds. flower;sun;wet;clay flower;sun;wet;loam flower;sun;wet;sand flower;sun;medium;clay flower;sun;medium;loam flower;sun;medium;sand flower;sun/shade;wet;clay flower;sun/shade;wet;loam flower;sun/shade;wet;sand flower;sun/shade;medium;clay flower;sun/shade;medium;loam flower;sun/shade;medium;sand flower;shade;wet;clay flower;shade;wet;loam flower;shade;wet;sand flower;shade;medium;clay flower;shade;medium;loam flower;shade;medium;sand

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