Fragrance, history, and romance all tucked into one tiny flower. Viola odorata ‘Duchesse de Parme’ is a treasured sweet violet with intensely fragrant, petite lavender-blue double blooms that have charmed gardeners for generations. Once grown by Empress Josephine at Malmaison, this heirloom violet brings old-world elegance to shaded gardens and containers.

Also known as Parma violet or sweet violet, ‘Duchesse de Parme’ forms low, leafy clumps that are lovely along shady paths, beneath shrubs, in woodland gardens, and near doorways where the perfume can be enjoyed up close. The flowers are small but richly scented, perfect for posies, tiny bouquets, and those quiet garden moments that feel like a secret.

Plant Viola odorata ‘Duchesse de Parme’ in part shade to shade with rich, well-drained soil and regular moisture. A little compost keeps it especially happy. Sweet, collectible, and beautifully fragrant, this violet is a shade garden treasure. Explore more charming favorites in our Viola - Pansy (Perennials) collection.

We guarantee that the plants we sell are healthy and viable at the time they leave our care.

If a plant arrives in substandard condition, please take clear photographs and contact us within 48 hours of delivery. To ensure eligibility under this guarantee, we strongly encourage you to open and unpack your shipment immediately upon delivery and inspect the plants thoroughly.

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$14.99 flat rate for up to 6 plants is for standard FedEx/UPS Ground shipping to eligible states only. $19.99 for up to 12 plants. Plants being shipped to the following states are sent via Express Mail to help ensure they arrive quickly and healthy. 

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Individual plants are shipped in 4" pots and we ship in boxes of 4, 6, 8, or 12 plants per box.

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