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Viola sororia

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Names

Common Names
Common Blue Violet, Dooryard Violet, Missouri Violet, Hooded Blue Violet, Meadow Violet, Woolly Blue Violet, Hooded Violet, Confederate Violet, Purple Violet, Sister Violet, Wild Violet, Wood Violet, Florida Violet, Downy Blue Violet

Growth

Height
6 inches
Growth Rate
Fast

Appearance

Bloom Color
Violet to violet-blue; white and bi-color (purple and white) forms exist.
Foliage Color
Green
Fall Foliage Color
Green

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 4-7
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun to partial shade.
Soil Type
Moist, well-drained soil
Soil Drainage
Well-drained, moist soil
Soil pH
6.0-6.5---------------------------------------- slightly acidic to neutral

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Deciduous
Seasons of Interest
Spring
Bloom Time
Spring

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds; hummingbirds not indicated; other pollinators not indicated

References

References

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