Common Blue Violet, a.k.a Wild Violet (Viola papilionacea)

Most Common Location:

Patches grow in shady moist areas, drought tolerant when mature

Cultural Control Options:

Hand pulling or digging; must remove rhizome parts

Additional Weed Control Information:

Best time for applying herbicides is early spring or late summer into early fall when plants are actively growing; products containing the herbicide triclopyr are generally more effective.

May be a desirable ground cover in most, shady areas that are unsuitable for turf grasses.