Viola fimbriatula
Viola fimbriatula
- Native to:
- Canada | NB, NS, ON, PE, QC | Prince Edward I.
iNaturalist: © wanderingeden (iNaturalist #249948827)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Violaceae
- Genus:
- Viola
- Species:
- Viola fimbriatula
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- violet, purple
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
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
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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.
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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Repeated cycles of 20C then 4C, 3 months each. Very prolonged. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed). | GA3 improves germination.