What is Violet Leaf?

Violet Leaf is the cut and sifted dried leaf of Viola tricolor, also called the wild pansy, a small European wildflower. It is also known as heartsease and Johnny jump up.

About the plant

Viola tricolor is a common wildflower of Europe that has been introduced to North America, where it grows wild. It is the ancestor of the cultivated pansy, which is why it is also called the wild pansy.

Violet Leaf: form & sizes

We carry Violet Leaf as cut and sifted dried leaf, sold by weight in sizes from 1 oz to 8 oz. We make no health or therapeutic claims.

Storage

Store Violet Leaf in an airtight container, away from heat, light, and humidity, to preserve its color and aroma.

Violet Leaf at a glance

Botanical name

Viola tricolor

Family

Violaceae

Native region

Europe and Western Asia

Plant part

leaf

Ingredients

Organic Viola tricolor leaf

Also known as

Wild Pansy, Heartsease, Johnny Jump Up

Form

cut and sifted dried leaf

Sizes

1 oz to 8 oz