Violets are hardly noticeable when they are not in bloom. Their leaves attract little attention. On the other hand, its violet flowers provide accents on lush green lawns, on the edge of trees or on the partially shaded forest floor. But when exactly do violets bloom?

Sweet violets bloom between March and April

Flowering times of the most important species

There is not just one violet. More than 500 species of the violet family are called violets. But the best known is probably the sweet violet. It has an extremely beguiling scent and flowers from March to April

But not only the sweet violet is important for gardeners. Here are other types of violets:

  • Horned violets: May to September
  • Garden pansies: April to October
  • Wood Violet: April to May
  • Marsh Violet: April to June
  • Parma Violet: March to May
  • Whitsun violets: May to June
  • Moor Violet: May to June
  • Wild Pansies: May to September
  • Grove violets: April to June

Flowering time - best time to collect the medicinal violet

The collection period begins with the heyday of Viola. While the edible violets are in bloom, the content of effective ingredients is at its highest. Flowers as well as leaves and roots can be harvested. They work, among other things:

  • antibacterial
  • hemostatic
  • pain relieving
  • calming
  • cooling

Cut off wilted flowers after flowering or sow them yourself

As a care, it is advisable for some species to shorten them after flowering. This stimulates a second flowering in horned violets, for example. It also promotes bushier growth. But those who want to sow themselves should leave the withered flowers on the stems.

tips and tricks

Violets are also popular as cut flowers for the vase. In it, some species spread their scent throughout the apartment. But remember: violets don't last long in a vase.

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Indoor plants