Forest violet in the wild

Forest violet is the generalized name for wild-growing species of these flowers. They grow in the forest, in the clearing, edges and in the fields. Many people walk past a field of flowers, not knowing their exact name. Violets are stunted plants that bloom very beautifully. Even wild plant species can decorate a flower bed. Many gardeners use wild violet in landscape design.

What species describe this name

There are over 3000 varieties of violets. They are wild and cultured, hybrid. The name "forest violet" implies several similar species:

Purple flowers

• tricolor;
• canine;
• marsh;
• white forest;
• meadow;
• fragrant.

All of these species can be found in the natural environment. Below are more detailed descriptions of each species. Very popular is the night violet or evening party, its flowering is activated in the evening. However, wild violet is most attracted by its naturalness.

Origin and description of plants

Violets belong to the family Violet. The plant has a creeping shape, perennial. It forms low shoots 10-15 cm long. Flowers consisting of 5 petals are formed on peduncles. Coloring is different, depending on the type. Forest violet is white, blue, purple, with yellow petals.

The birthplace of the family is East Africa. Baron Wilrich von Saint-Paul got the violet in his collection of rare flowers. Then he introduced her at the exhibition, after which she received her distribution. The flower was very interested in breeders. The son of the baron met the violet on a walk, he really liked it, he decided to send it to his father.

Currently, violet can be found on the field, in the forest, at the edges. Plants grow flower beds. Prefer elevated areas with diffused light, some species like bright sun.

Tri-color Violet

Biological description tells about the size of leaves, stems and growth rate. For each hotel view, the indicators differ. Details about each view:

1. Three-color. Green foliage, shoots 10-15 cm tall, elongated, lanceolate, edges have a slight indentation. The stems are light green, elastic. The top of the stem ends with a leaf or flower. It is found in the forest, the most common species. Every day gives new shoots.
2. The dog. It occurs in the forest and in open areas: in fields and meadows. The leaves are rounded, stems erect, light green in color. It grows rapidly, daily forms new shoots.
3. Swamp. It grows on wet marshy soils and swamps. It has large, bright green leaves, rounded in shape. In the center of the collected shoots a bud is formed. Flowers bloom every day. New shoots grow in a few days.
4. The violet is white wild. Bushes 20 cm high, leaves bright green, stems erect. The foliage has the shape of a rounded heart. The plant is perennial, annually gives new shoots and flowers.
5. Violet meadow. It has dense high stems, reaches a height of about 30 cm. The leaves have a yellow-green color. Nodules are located on the stem, leaves of them are lanceolate, small in size, about 5 cm long. A perennial plant, annually forms new stems.
6. Fragrant. It occurs in the forest, has a short vegetative period. The stems are low up to 15 cm, leaves are round in shape with a pointed end.

Violet in nature is common. Each species has its own characteristics of flowering. The flowers are slightly different. It is quite difficult to distinguish them with an inexperienced eye. If you study the features of coloring, then it will not be difficult. The flowers have the following colors:

• Tricolor - it got its name due to its color; the flower combines three colors at once: yellow, blue and white. The diameter of the inflorescence is 3 cm. Flowering occurs in May and lasts until September, the bush constantly forms new shoots and flowers;
• Dog - petals have a light blue or light purple color, sometimes white, the diameter of the flower is 2-3 cm. It blooms in early May and ends in early July;
• Swamp - the color of the petals is pale purple, a distinctive feature is the presence of dark purple stripes on the lower petal. The diameter of the inflorescence is 3-4 cm. It begins flowering in May and ends by mid-summer;
  

  Violet in the flowerbed
• White - wild violet has milky white flowers, a yellow core with stamens, 5 petals, an inflorescence diameter of 4 cm. It begins to blossom in May and continues to bloom until the end of the summer season;
• Meadow - the smallest flowers in this species. It is painted in three colors: the upper petal is purple, the core is bright yellow with brown veins, all other petals are white. The diameter of the inflorescence is 1-1.5 cm. It begins to bloom in early May, continues to give new buds until the end of August;
• Fragrant - a bright purple color catches your eye, also from the bush comes a flowery pleasant smell. For this species got its name. Even the core of the flower has a blue or blue tint. The first buds in May bloom, flowering lasts only 4 weeks.

How to use at home

Use at home can be for different purposes. It has long been known that the flowers of tricolor and meadow violets have medicinal properties. They are widely used in folk medicine. Decoctions and infusions relieve heat and reduce inflammation.

To grow wild violet in your own garden is not difficult. She will perfectly decorate summer flower beds. White forest violets are planted along fences, stone hedges, and decorative borders. Planting is possible with finished bushes or seeds.

Single flower

Purple flowers combine with other plants. Taller crops are selected. In combination, lovely combinations are obtained. It is advisable to choose flowers with a similar flowering period. You can also combine flowers with different flowering times, but so that after flowering of one species, the second will immediately blossom. This will create a permanent decoration to the site.

Everyone met a violet in the forest, but never thought about growing it on its own site. Wild species will help not only to decorate the garden, but also to collect raw materials for medicinal purposes. Forest violets surprise with their natural beauty, which you want to keep and carry with you. Therefore, more and more gardeners grow wild varieties of flowers in their garden.