African violets can be propagated any time of year, but the best time is during spring. You can grow your propagated African violet cuttings in water or soil depending on your preference. With either ...

Or even white. Roughly 20 species of violets grow in Illinois, and many have heart-shaped leaves with five petals on blooms rising just a few inches above the ground. Walking Wright Woods the ...

It is characterized by five petals, a butterfly shape, and shades of blue. Violet leaves and flowers are edible. The leaves taste like lettuce or sweet peas, making them great additions to a salad.