Florida Violets
Florida violets are native, perennial wildflowers found in open woods and clearings throughout Florida. They have lovely purple, yellow, or white flowers and grow low to the ground. There are countless species of native violets—many have more than one common name. You can find these tiny plants throughout the Eastern United States.
Other Sites
- Common Blue Violet--eNature
- Common Wood Violet--Wildflowers of the Escambia (FL)
- Lonely Spring Wildflower--Hilton Pond Center, South Carolina
- PLANTS Profile: Viola affinis Leconte, sand violet--USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
- PLANTS Profile: Viola ×primulifolia L. (pro sp.) [lanceolata × macloskeyi]--USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
- PLANTS Profile: Viola sororia Willd. common blue violet--USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Southern Appalachian Wildflowers: Violets
- Viola affinis Le Conte, pale early violet, sand violet--Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Viola (Plant)--Wikipedia

Mary Ellen Harte, Bugwood.org
General Resources
- UF/IFAS Extension: Lawn & Garden
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
- Florida Master Gardener Program
- "The Neighborhood Gardener" e-newsletter


