Viola fimbriatula

Viola fimbriatula

Native to:
Canada | NB, NS, ON, PE, QC | Prince Edward I. | United States | AL, CT, DC, DE, GA, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV | Virgin Islands

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Violaceae
Genus:
Viola
Species:
Viola fimbriatula

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
violet, purple

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:
butterflies, bees

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require cold stratification for 30-60 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Repeated cycles of 20C then 4C, 3 months each. Very prolonged. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed). | GA3 improves germination.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society