With thousands of named violet varieties out there, its nearly impossible to id. If they came from a big box store, some could be Optimaras or Anthoflores although #3 doesn't look like anything that would come out of either of those two companies. I wouldn't worry about names; just enjoy their beauty.

thanks! i wasnt too concerned... i was just curious, as most of them are very old varieties... my mil gave me starts that she got from her mother, and who knows where they came from before then! #3 blooms a light pink double blossom... that was the one i was most curious about. :) i LOVE that one... and its been so UNpicky compared to others i have. :)

The last one resembles an Optimara, they tend to keep the old favorites going. Are you new here? You might want to check the thread on Round Robins and join in if you want to build your collection. And/or Violet Reflections Yahoo groups has a sponsorship program where they will send you free plant starts. If you have a variegate with light pink double blooms that is not picky, then you are doing something right! They are notoriously picky! The variegates are even more challenging to try to I.D. We get asked the question a lot here, it is a good conversation starter, for sure! Welcome, Joanne

Yup I'm fairly new. I had joined Garden Web forums a year or so ago to ask a question, but that username got lost along the way, so I signed up fresh for this "new" location.

How does a round robin work?

I've only had violets for about 2 years... already in love. I only have about 20 plants... last spring I ordered five standards and two minis from Lyndon Lyon greenhouses... only one mini (Blue Jean Baby) didn't make it.

Do I just google "Violet Reflections" yahoo group? Or how do I find that?

Thanks!

Thank you!!