Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Violaceae

Genus:

Cubelium

Species:

Cubelium concolor

USDA Symbol:

HYCO6

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

30 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

green, purple

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

ants

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers forest understory conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Notes:

Seeds dispersed by ants (myrmecochory); germination can be erratic and may require multiple seasons.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI