Viola labradorica
Heat tolerant woodlander. A stalked violet with light purple flowers and nearly hairless leaves. The commonly seen horticultural form (dark purple with red/purple undersides of new leaves) is a more northern form, not our local form. See Botphoto.info for ID information & key.
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May 2016
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
Dog Violet
Alternate Scientific Names:
Viola conspersa
Type:
Native
Herbaceous Plants - Annuals, Biennials, Perennials
Moisture:
Moist
Wet
Wet
Light:
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Part Sun
Part Shade
Attracts butterflies/pollinators
Recommended for gardening
Recommended for gardening