Common Name
Cream violet
Striped violet
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
1.3
Width (ft)
0.7 -
1.0
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7
Commercially Available
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Habitat
Well-drained floodplain forests, cove forests, and mesic upland forests; rarely in dry forests and woodlands over calcareous or mafic rocks. Frequent in the Virginia mountains and Piedmont; rare in the Coastal Plain
Wildlife value
Supports Fritillary butterfly larvae. Nectar from the flowers attracts butterflies, skippers, and bees. Members of the genus Viola supports specialized bees. Butterflies and moths use this plant as a larval host. Birds and small mammals use the seed fruits as a food source
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
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Tolerates