GwenfarsGardenToday's #DailyPerennial is the sweet smelling: Viola odorata. This is a semi-evergreen perennial and flowers at the end of winter/early spring. Not only does it have pretty lilac-purple flowers, the leaves are pleasingly heart-shaped.
I have planted some both in my new Forest Garden Border, but I've also inherited a large patch under the beech hedge between us and our neighbour, which catches the midday sun rather nicely.
On top of this, both the flowers and leaves are edible and can be added to salads. And it's well loved by bees. #Plants#Florespondence#ForestGarden
GwenfarsGarden Today's #DailyPerennial is the sweet smelling: Viola odorata. This is a semi-evergreen perennial and flowers at the end of winter/early spring. Not only does it have pretty lilac-purple flowers, the leaves are pleasingly heart-shaped.
Show moreI have planted some both in my new Forest Garden Border, but I've also inherited a large patch under the beech hedge between us and our neighbour, which catches the midday sun rather nicely.
On top of this, both the flowers and leaves are edible and can be added to salads. And it's well loved by bees. #Plants #Florespondence #ForestGarden