species 50,266 observations

Sweet Violet

Viola odorata

Field notes

Supports All

15 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Variegated Fritillary, Nais Tiger Moth 2
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 10
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Greater Bee Fly, Hunt's Bumble Bee, Confusing Furrow Bee 3

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Ground covers
Light: Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist Wet
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Rabbits
Habit: Clumping Creeping Horizontal Mounding Prostrate Spreading
Plant type: Edible Ground cover Herbaceous perennial

From NC State Extension.