Violaceae viola
Burrage
For Glad Minds and Comfortable Hearts
Annual
Herb
Cool Season Bloomer
Full Sun with some shade in the afternoon
Description:
Native to the Mediteranian Region. Priamirly Blue, it can also come in white or pink. Grows to 2.0-3.3 ft tall. Five-pointed flowers. Leaves are deep green and develop white, prickly hairs as they grow.
Planting:
Start viola seed directly in the garden in well draining soil with organic matter. Cover with about 1/4" soil and water well. Keep seed bed moist. As they develop, thin plants to 6"-8" appart. Violas begin blooming 6-12 weeks after planting. Violas may grow mold if left to sit in cool wet locations.
Companion Planting:
Harvesting:
Uses:
Use flowers in salads or in stuffings for poultry or fish. Use Essence of Viola to flavor creams, souffles and other desserts. Flowers and leaves of the 'Rebecca' cultevar have a distinct vanilla flavor with a hint of wintergreen. Use the leaves as greens. Can be used as a "flirty" perfume scent.
Viola Stuffing
Viola Cream
Candied Viola Flowers
Viola Wine
Viola Flower Syrup
Viola Extract
Medicinal:
Contains Antioxidants and Anthocyanins.
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