Description
Sweet Violet, Viola odorata, has wonderfully fragrant flowers, much used in perfumery and cosmetics. The flowers are used to flavour candies and drinks and used as a garnish. European folk use of the root as a remedy for bronchitis. A cough syrup can be made by gently heating the flowers in honey. Flowers also used in pot pourri. Sweet Violet is a native of Europe and prefers well composted, moist soils in a protected partially shaded position. The flowers are violet, white or rose appearing in spring. Frost resistant but drought tender. A perennial plant, growing to 0.15m x 0.2m.