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Problem Info

A weed with heart-shaped or almost round leaves grows in the lawn. It has no stem, but leaves grow directly from a nut-like crown. In the spring, it has white, blue, or purple flowers. This short-lived perennial weed is called wild violet, field pansy, or hearts-ease. The leaves are dark green, with slightly saw-toothed edges. The flowers resemble pansies, to which they are related. Wild violets thrive in moist, shaded or semi-shaded conditions.

Analysis

Viola species This short-lived perennial weed is also called violet, field pansy, or hearts-ease. Leaves grow directly from a small crown at the soil surface, forming a rosette. The leaves are dark green, heart shaped or almost round, and 1 to 21/2 inches long with slightly saw-toothed edges. The flowers, which may be blue, purple, white, or a combination of these colors, resemble pansies, to which they are related. Seeds sprout in spring or, in mild-winter areas, in spring and fall. Wild violets thrive in moist shaded or semi-shaded conditions.

Solution Advice

Violets are persistent. Treat in early spring to prevent seeds from sprouting.

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