The Viola Purple, Viola sororia or Viola papilionacea is a highly variable wildflower is the earliest violet to bloom in the spring and can be found in woodlands, meadows and even lawns. It can be distinguished from the many other species of violets because only the two side petals are "bearded" (having a row of white hairs) and the lower petal is longer. Most species are found in the temperate Northern Hemisphere. Some Viola species are perennial plants. In horticulture the term "pansy" is normally used for those multi-coloured, large-flowered cultivars.The terms "viola" and "violet" are normally reserved for small-flowered annuals or perennials Viola reichenbachiana. 60-70 days.