How do I get rid of wild violets in my flower beds. For several

[japple]

years, they have been coming up thick as alfalfa sprouts. We pull them, dig out the rhizomes regularly, and never let them flower, but they just keep coming back. It is a large flower bed and I'm getting tired of all the weeding.

[MajorChode]

1. Wild violets are one of the hardest weeds to control

Even glyphosate won't kill it usually. Look for Weed b Gon, Chickweed, Clover and Oxalis Killer. What you are specifically looking for is Triclopyr on the label. If you can find a cheaper product that has a higher concentration of Triclopyr, buy it, but so far I haven't found anything available at most hardware stores that contains higher concentrations of Triclopyr. Some co-ops have stronger stuff, but it is usually very expensive. Some broadleaf weed killers claim they will kill wild violets, but I don't think you will find them very effective.

Cut the weed down to the ground and wait for it to start growing again. Once it gets to about 1/3rd of it's full growth, hit it with the Triclopyr. You will almost certainly need to repeat this several times before you will kill it completely. Be very persistent. Late spring to early summer is the best time for post emergent control. As always, read the label directions carefully and follow them.

[dgibby]

2. Dig them up and send them to me!

I love wild violets. I grow them in containers, along with ferns, oxalis,etc, and set them around the yard. I think they're beautiful. Remind me of hiking in the mountains in Va. as a child. We'd find jack in the pulpit, Indian pipe, violets, ferns, etc, and use a few to make terrariums.

[morningglory]

3. The leaves, in cool weather, are delicious additions to green salads. nt

[Botany]

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