Viola pyrenaica
Viola pyrenaica
- Native to:
- Albania | Austria | Bulgaria | France | Germany | Greece | Italy | North Caucasus | NW. Balkan Pen. | Spain | Switzerland | Transcaucasus
iNaturalist: © oli_sto (iNaturalist #344739248)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Violaceae
- Genus:
- Viola
- Species:
- Viola pyrenaica
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
- 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:
- 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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ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 4C for 3 weeks, then place @ 20C.