Common Name
Striped violet
Cream violet
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.3
Width (ft)
0.7 -
1.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Found in moist to wet areas of low woods, meadows, ditches, woodland borders and stream banks. Frequent in the mountains and Piedmont; rare in the Coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: This plant supports Fritillary butterfly larvae. Nectar from the flowers attracts butterflies, skippers, and bees. Members of the genus Viola supports specialized bees.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
March
April
May
June
Ground Cover
Yes
Light Requirements
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
29
Tolerates
Nurseries that may carry live plant