Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Violaceae

Genus:

Viola

Species:

Viola cenisia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

10 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

violet, blue

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:

★★★★★ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

21–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification; sow in fall or stratify for 4-8 weeks before spring sowing.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash