Facts About Violas
The violet, also known by its Latin name of viola, belongs to the Violacae family of flowering plants and originated in the northern part of the globe, according to The Flower Expert. Most violets grow as perennials. Does this Spark an idea?
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Early Cultivation
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People have cultivated violets since the Greeks began growing them around 500 B.C. They believed that the violet symbolized love and fertility, using them in love potions, wines and as a seasoning in recipes.
Scent
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Violets release a scent made up of two types of chemicals: terpenes and ionene. The ionene temporarily deadens the smell receptors of people who sniff the violet, leaving the impression that scent fades quickly.
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Growing
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Gardeners can raise violets from either seeds or cuttings; planting them once the final frost of spring has passed. Violets prefer sunny climates and fertile soil with good drainage, requiring only moderate watering. African violets do better under some degree of shade.
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