Viola papilionacea
Common blue violet
Family:
Violet (Violaceae)
Lifespan:
N/A
Height:
3-8" (7.5-20 cm)
Flower Color:
Deep violet-purple
Flower Size:
1/2 - 3/4" (1.3-2 cm)
Bloom Season:
March-June
Fruit:
3-valved capsule
Conditions:
Damp woods, moist meadows, roadsides
Sunlight:
N/A
Moisture:
N/A
This member of the Violet family (Violacaea) has traditional pansy-like flowers. The flowers and leaves are on separate stalks. Violets are said to prefer damp woods, moist meadows, and roadsides, however in my yard, it's favorite spot appears to be between the concrete paving stones of the patio.
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