Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Violaceae

Genus:

Viola

Species:

Viola wailenalenae

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★★☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Bee Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained volcanic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Hawaiian montane regions