General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Water Preferences: Mesic
Flowers: Showy
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Sow in situ
Start indoors
Can handle transplanting
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Root
Division
Pollinators: Various insects

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Common names
  • Heath Dog Violet
  • Dog Violet

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Photo by Leo Michels

Photo by Leo Michels
Comments:
  • Posted by SongofJoy (Clarksville, TN - Zone 6b) on Dec 17, 2013 5:46 PM concerning plant:
    The Heath Dog Violet is found in heaths, fens, and moist woodlands, especially on acidic soils. The flowers are pale blue, blooming from April to July, and colonies of these plants may be extensive.

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