Viola kosaninii
Viola kosaninii
- Native to:
- Albania | Greece | NW. Balkan Pen.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Violaceae
- Genus:
- Viola
- Species:
- Viola kosaninii
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Subshrub
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- 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:
- bees, butterflies
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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.
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