{"product_id":"viola-septentrionalis-fr-violette-septentrionale-en-northern-blue-violet","title":"Viola septentrionalis (Fr: violette septentrionale | En: northern blue violet)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"201\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"173\"\u003eNorthern Blue Violet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"176\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"199\"\u003eViola septentrionalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"615\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Northern Blue Violet is a charming, cold-hardy perennial native to eastern Canada. With delicate blue to violet flowers and soft, heart-shaped leaves, it adds a graceful, low-growing accent to naturalized gardens, woodland edges, and even lawns. Its adaptability makes it ideal for ecological landscaping: it tolerates mowing, spreads gently by seed and rhizome, and thrives in a variety of light conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"914\" class=\"\"\u003eBlooming from April to June, its early-season flowers provide an important nectar source for native pollinators, including solitary bees, fritillaries, and other early butterflies. Its foliage also supports several fritillary butterfly larvae, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1236\" class=\"\"\u003eThis violet prefers partial shade to full sun, in soils that are well-drained yet consistently moist. It reaches a mature height of 10–15 cm (up to 0.5 m when flowering) and requires minimal care once established. It is a great candidate for naturalizing in meadows, open woodlands, shady borders, and even rain gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1427\" class=\"\"\u003eThe leaves and flowers are edible in moderation and have a long history of use in teas, salads, and as edible garnishes. They are rich in vitamin C and possess mild mucilaginous properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1624\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1437\"\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: While some sources group \u003cem data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eViola septentrionalis\u003c\/em\u003e under \u003cem data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eViola sororia\u003c\/em\u003e (Common Blue Violet), the species is recognized as distinct by VASCAN (the Database of Vascular Plants of Canada).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1629\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1955\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 10–15 cm (up to 0.5 m in bloom)\u003cbr data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eBloom time\u003c\/strong\u003e: April to June\u003cbr data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to full shade\u003cbr data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1757\"\u003eMoisture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate to moist\u003cbr data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1779\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-drained, consistently moist\u003cbr data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eEcological benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pollinator support, host plant for fritillary butterflies\u003cbr data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1919\"\u003eEdible\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leaves and flowers (in moderation)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery for the Earth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43905321959668,"sku":"VIOLSEPTE","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/0495\/6404\/products\/sororia1.jpg?v=1682040855","url":"https:\/\/nurseryfortheearth.com\/en\/products\/viola-septentrionalis-fr-violette-septentrionale-en-northern-blue-violet","provider":"Nursery for the Earth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}