Allow me to introduce you to my new favorite non-native (but edible!) plant. It was the scent, I'm telling you. As soon as I bumped my nose to the flower, I was hooked. It's an indescribably beautiful thing, like touching angora for the first time. Gentle, soft and completely pleasant. I immediately had it in my mind that I needed half a dozen and that I would candy them and throw a tea party in their honor. Or violet jellies! Oh crap, I'm getting too excited about this. This link talks about various things violets are used for. There are also native Violas, but I haven't done too much research on them.
I wish I could spend more time telling you all about the growing conditions and where to buy them, but I am in hummingbird mode this week with tons of planting. Please allow me to zoom away- I'll be hovering around more next week!
