Common VioletViola sororia
a.k.a. Common Blue Violet
Common Violet has blue-violet flowers and spreads easily in urban environments. Great choice for a groundcover or lawn alternative!
USDA symbol: VISO
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 3 to 8 inches |
| Light Exposure | Part Sun, Shade |
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Bloom Color | White, Purple |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Low |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 7 |
| Salt Tolerance | None |
| Stress Tolerance | General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: Very High
| Bloom Months | April to May |
|---|---|
| Larval Host of | Butterflies |
| Specific Pollinators Hosted | Numerous butterfly species |
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Provides Nectar, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Rain Garden, Restoration |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 3 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Medium |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Fast |
| Soil Stabilization | Shallow |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Brown, Carlton, Cass, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Lincoln, Marshall, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wright, Yellow Medicine |
|---|---|
| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |