Annual. Self-seeding. When planted in beds near the lawn, they will eject their seeds into the thatch and eventually “jump up” in delightful colonies. The entire violet contains saponins and salicylates, traditionally used to treat allergic skin eruptions of children. Dislikes having its roots disturbed. Bloom time: spring & fall. Bloom color: deep velvety blue, purple & yellow. Exposure: shade. Height: 1' Spread: 6". Water: moist.