Viola hamiltoniana

Viola hamiltoniana

Native to:
China | India | Indonesia | Japan | Jawa | Korea | Kuril Is. | Laos | Maluku | Myanmar | Nepal | New Guinea | Philippines | Russia | Sri Lanka | Sumatera | Taiwan | Thailand | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

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

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Geophyte , Forb/herb
Height:
15 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
violet, white

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

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks to break dormancy.

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