Fragrant flowers a favourite in cottage gardens. Habitat hedges and woodlands. A medicinal, Culinary herb, aromatic and Magical herb. magical powers include luck, love, lust, peace, healing and wishes. Young leaves and flower buds used raw or cooked, leaves have a mild flavour best used young in salads, thickening soups. Flowers used raw, as a decoration for deserts and salads having a sweet delicate perfume. Sweet Violet prefers partial or dappled shade. Perennial Hgt 5 - 10cm Flowers February to May
Viola odorata - Native European