Viola occulta
Viola occulta
- Native to:
- Afghanistan | Cyprus | Iran | Kazakhstan | Kirgizstan | Krym | Lebanon-Syria | North Caucasus | Palestine | Tadzhikistan | Transcaucasus | Türkiye | Turkmenistan | Uzbekistan
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Violaceae
- Genus:
- Viola
- Species:
- Viola occulta
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 10 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:
- 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; sow in fall or after stratification.
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