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Viola ×palmata
Viola ×palmata L. (pro sp.)
Early Blue Hybrid Violet, Trilobed Hybrid Violet, Palmateleaf Hybrid Violet
Violaceae (Violet Family)
Synonym(s): Viola falcata, Viola palmata, Viola stoneana
USDA Symbol: VIPA18
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
This plant has leaves broader than they are long, with 3-7 lobes, the middle lobe much broader than the others. Flowers are up to 1 1/2 inches across. The 5 violet-purple petals have darker streakings.
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall, sometimes taller.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , DE , FL , GA , IA , IL , KS , KY , LA , MA , MD , ME , MI , MO , MS , NC , NE , NH , NJ , NY , OH , OK , PA , RI , SC , SD , TN , TX , VA , VT , WI , WVNative Distribution: S. VT to s. Ont. & MN, s. to FL & MS
Native Habitat: Rich, open deciduous woods; shaded, limestone ledges
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: Part ShadeSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Mesic to somewhat dry soils.
Conditions Comments: These violets benefit from a winter mulch in cold climates.
Propagation
Description: Divide the clumps in spring or fall. Can also be propagated by seed.Seed Treatment: Cold-moist stratify for 10 days.
Commercially Avail: yes
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU | FACU |
Bibliography
Bibref 248 - Texas Wildflowers: A Field Guide (1984) Loughmiller, C. & L. LoughmillerSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 38 - Flora of North America (2019) Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO & Harvard University Herbaria, Cambridge, MA.Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Research Literature
Reslit 2849 - A Fascicle of Violets (1899) Edward L. GreeneThis information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Viola ×palmata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Viola ×palmata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Viola ×palmata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-04Research By: TWC Staff