: a bashful or retiring person.

Why does shrinking violet mean?

An extremely shy person, as in She was a shrinking violet until she went away to college. This metaphoric idiom refers to the flower, but the precise allusion is unclear, since violets thrive under a variety of conditions and often are considered a garden weed. [

Is the shrinking violet good?

Shrinking Violet is an excellent choice in Endless Zones due to the relatively fast recharge for her ability, her large area of effect, and her great Plant Food effect.