Violets as Soil Indicators

[Jane Sherry]

Title: Violets as Soil Indicators

Hello All,
I was wondering if anyone could tell me what a preponderance of violets within what was once presumably lawn in my back yard? They have taken over. I didn’t see mention of them in the Pfeiffer “Weeds & What they Tell”. I did see a bit of wild strawberries mixed in so I was wondering if the violets indicate an overly acidic soil?

Please don’t advise me to get the soil tested, as I will do that as soon as the two feet of snow melts & I can get it to my Ag extension agents. Also, I eat the flowers & leaves, make tincture from them including the roots, dry the flowers & admire them! Anything y’all do with your violet odorata? Thanks for any insights.

Jane Sherry