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Viola sempervirens

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Names

Common Names
Evergreen Violet, Redwood Violet, Trailing Violet

Growth

Height
6 inches
Spread
0-12 inches
Growth Rate
Slow

Appearance

Bloom Color
Yellow
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 7-9
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally partial shade to partial sun.
Soil Type
Well-draining loamy soil rich in organic matter, moderately moist, pH 4.2–6.8
Soil Drainage
Well-drained soil that retains some moisture.
Soil pH
4.2-6.8, slightly acidic to neutral

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Winter and Spring
Bloom Time
Spring

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Seeds, Cuttings, Division

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Bees and flies are the primary pollinators; no evidence of attraction to hummingbirds, butterflies, or birds.

References

Taxonomy

Taxonomic Rank
Species
Author
Greene
Publication
Pittonia 4: 8 (1899)

Superior Taxa

Kingdom
Plantae
Subkingdom
Pteridobiotina
Phylum
Angiosperms
Order
Malpighiales
Family
Violaceae
Genus
Viola

Synonyms

Viola sempervirens subsp. orbiculoides

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024