Viola fimbriatula

Found in disturbed areas, old fields, dry, poor or rocky soils. Leaves and peduncles are quite hairy. Some taxonomists consider this a variety of V. sagittata. See more on Arieh Tal's Viola pages here.

Plant Information

Common Name(s): 
northern downy violet
downy blue violet
Alternate Scientific Names: 
Viola sagittata var. ovata
Type: 
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture: 
Dry
Moist
Light: 
Sun
Part Sun
Soil: 
Rocky/Stony
Attracts butterflies/pollinators

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