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Viola hastata

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Description

 Wildlife Value: Nectar from the flowers attract butterflies and bees.  Members of the genus Viola support the following specialized bees: Andrena (Gonandrena) fragilis, Andrena (Gonandrena) integra, and Andrena (Gonandrena) platyparia. This plant is resistant to damage by deer.

Insects, Diseases and Other Problems: No serious insect or disease problems. 

Cultivars:
Tags:
#bees#butterflies#pollinators#wildlife plant#nectar plant#specialized bees#cpp
Viola hastata
Dan Nydick CC BY-NC 2.0
Viola hastata
Leaf close up Suzanne Cadwell CC BY-NC 2.0
Viola hastata
Jason Hollinger CC BY 2.0
Viola hastata
Flower close up Cathie Bird CC-BY-SA 2.0
Cultivars:
Tags:
#bees#butterflies#pollinators#wildlife plant#nectar plant#specialized bees#cpp
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Viola
    Species:
    hastata
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Native Plant
    Wildflower
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Purple/Lavender
  • Leaves:
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Attracts:
    Butterflies
    Pollinators
    Specialized Bees