Baker's Violet
Viola bakeri
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Violaceae
- Genus:
- Viola
- Species:
- Viola bakeri
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 1-2 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★★☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
- Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Aphrodite Fritillary (Speyeria aphrodite), ⚠️Callippe fritillary (Speyeria callippe), Coronis fritillary (Speyeria coronis), Edwards' fritillary (Speyeria edwardsii), Great Basin fritillary (Speyeria egleis), Hydaspe fritillary (Speyeria hydaspe), Mormon fritillary (Speyeria mormonia), 🛑Zerene fritillary (Speyeria zerene)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to open, rocky slopes and meadows
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).
Notes: Seeds require cold-moist stratification for optimal germination.
Source: OpenAI GPT-4o