Wild Violets

In the "lawn" surrounding the big garden, I have a variety of violets that bloom each Spring. The first to bloom each year are the deep purple/violet ones. They are quickly followed by the pink violets. The last, and most abundant, are the white violets. I thought that I has missed most of the purple & pinks this year but I did find this lovely little purple one blooming just outside the garden gate.

Inside the garden, the white violets are just beginning their show.

I would guess that only half of them are open at this point. The rest are just appearing above their bed of grass and moss.