Plant Description
Viola adunca
Early Blue Violet is a low-growing wildflower that can be a host plant for many butterfly species, including the threatened Oregon Silverspot. (Oregon Silverspot is not known to occur in Yamhill County currently, but Early Blue Violet can host many butterfly species!)
A close-up of Early Blue Violet in bloom.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | Typically less than 1 ft |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | Moderate |
| Deer Browse | No |
| Wildlife Value | Good for insect pollinators and other beneficial insects |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 4-8 |
| Bloom Time | March-August |
| Bloom Color | Purple or White |
| Habitat Type | Open woodlands and prairies |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Eudicots |
| Order | Malpighales |
| Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Species | V. adunca |
