Common Name
Sweet white violet
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
0.5
Width (ft)
0.8 -
1.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Can be found growing and spreading in disturbed areas, floodplains, forests, swamps and wetlands. Frequent to common in the mountains; rare in the Piedmont.
Wildlife value: This plant supports Fritillary butterfly larvae. Nectar from the flowers attract butterflies and bees. Members of the genus Viola supports specialized bees.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
29
Tolerates
Nurseries that may carry live plant