Western Greenviolet

Pombalia attenuata

Western Greenviolet

Dick Culbert from Gibsons, B.C., Canada

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Violaceae
Genus:
Pombalia
Species:
Pombalia attenuata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
Less than 6 in
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
aug, sep, oct
Bloom Colors:
White, Purple, Violet

Native Range

United States: Arizona

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate