Arrow-leaved Violet (Viola sagittata)

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Arrow-leaved violet occurs in savannah-like conditions and also in more open areas, mostly in the lower 2/3 of the lower peninsula of Michigan.

Michigan Flora lumps Viola fimbriatula—Sand Violet—in with Viola sagittata—Arrow-leave violet, saying more observation is needed on the subject. The former was recognized as its own species in 1997. I’m listing them separately on our website since we do have the two very distinct violets.

Flowers are a deep purple with a white center and leaves are longer than they are wide with teeth at the bases of them.

I currently have my arrow-leaved violets in a large pot and they are doing well there. They don’t want a lot of competition, so if you put them in the garden keep an eye on the other plants near them.

Arrow-leaved Violet (Viola sagittata)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Arrow-leaved Violet

Height: 3-6”

Bloom time: May-June

Soil: sand, clay, loam, rocky

Sun: full sun, part-shade, dappled light

Plant spacing: 6-12”

Flower: purple

Life cycle: perennial

Family: Violaceae

Seed source: Michigan

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Arrow-leaved violet occurs in savannah-like conditions and also in more open areas, mostly in the lower 2/3 of the lower peninsula of Michigan.

Michigan Flora lumps Viola fimbriatula—Sand Violet—in with Viola sagittata—Arrow-leave violet, saying more observation is needed on the subject. The former was recognized as its own species in 1997. I’m listing them separately on our website since we do have the two very distinct violets.

Flowers are a deep purple with a white center and leaves are longer than they are wide with teeth at the bases of them.

I currently have my arrow-leaved violets in a large pot and they are doing well there. They don’t want a lot of competition, so if you put them in the garden keep an eye on the other plants near them.

Arrow-leaved Violet (Viola sagittata)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Arrow-leaved Violet

Height: 3-6”

Bloom time: May-June

Soil: sand, clay, loam, rocky

Sun: full sun, part-shade, dappled light

Plant spacing: 6-12”

Flower: purple

Life cycle: perennial

Family: Violaceae

Seed source: Michigan