Viola sempervirens
Family: Violaceae
Common names: EVERGREEN VIOLET, PANSY, VIOLET REDWOOD VIOLET
Native to: Western North America
Sentiments: pansy means think of me, viola means modest worth
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 0.30 feet
Max width: 0.30 feet
Flower
yellow
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Exposure: part shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
Soil types: loam, well drained
USDA Zones: zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -10 to +30 °F
Water: regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
There are 551 species of Viola. VIOLET is a member of the Violaceae family. Numerous perennials are cultivated including Viola cornuta, hederacea, jooi, odorata, and sempervirens. They all prefer regular watering. These perennials are either spring or summer flowering, and typically are less than one foot tall, and grow from seed. Viola joii grows in Zones 5-10 while other Viola perennials are more restricted in range. Mature flower seed heads will attract and feed birds.
Viola sempervirens, PANSY OR EVERGREEN VIOLET, grows in Zones 6-9, to 1/3' high x wide, and is yellow flowering in spring. Grow it in sun or part shade. It can be grown in a container.
Viola attracts Anthocharis stella, STELLA ORANGETIP.
