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<br><br>Violets (''Viola odorata'') are wonderful woodland plants that are very easy to grow. Violets scent a garden wonderfully, and can be used for culinary and decorative purposes and as perfume. Once planted, they grow perennially, spreading through runners that grow from {{convert|20|-|30|cm|in|sp=us|adj=on|1}} high. They form a carpet of growth that makes a good weed-excluding ground cover. The edible leaves can be harvested all year round, and the edible flowers are produced in late winter and early spring. | <br><br>Violets (''Viola odorata'') are wonderful woodland plants that are very easy to grow. Violets scent a garden wonderfully, and can be used for culinary and decorative purposes and as perfume. Once planted, they grow perennially, spreading through runners that grow from {{convert|20|-|30|cm|in|sp=us|adj=on|1}} high. They form a carpet of growth that makes a good weed-excluding ground cover. The edible leaves can be harvested all year round, and the edible flowers are produced in late winter and early spring. | ||
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#Choose a suitable position. Violets need to be grown in a semi-shaded position but are fairly tolerant provided they do not dry out. They need to be protected from the hot afternoon sun in hot climates but if you live in a cool climate, you can grow them in full sun. | #Choose a suitable position. Violets need to be grown in a semi-shaded position but are fairly tolerant provided they do not dry out. They need to be protected from the hot afternoon sun in hot climates but if you live in a cool climate, you can grow them in full sun. | ||
