Wild violets have heart-shaped leaves and purple or white flowers. They're very tough to control, especially in shade.
- Scientific name
- Viola spp.
- Type
- Perennial broadleaf
- Most visible
- March–May
How to Identify Wild Violet
- Heart-shaped leaves with scalloped edges
- Purple, blue, or white five-petaled flowers
- Thick rhizomes
- Waxy leaves that resist herbicides
When It Shows Up in Oklahoma Lawns
Most noticeable in spring in shady, moist lawns.
How to Control Wild Violet
- Fall treatment with a herbicide labeled for violets
- Repeat applications are often needed
- Improve light and drainage where possible