Common Name
Southern wood violet
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
0.5
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Additional Info
Mesic to dry upland forests and clearings; tolerant of a range of soil chemistries, occurring on a range of strongly acidic to strongly calcareous substrates. Frequent in the mountains; infrequent in the piedmont.
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
29
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