Viola missouriensis (Missouri Violet)

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Missouri Violet is a low growing perennial featuring purple, lavender and occasionally white flowers. Violets prefer well-draining, moist woodland soil. They typically bloom in early spring, sometimes reblooming in late fall. They spread via rhizomes and seeds. 

Missouri Violet is a host plant for fritillary butterflies, and seeds are eaten by various birds and small rodents. The flowers are edible. 

Missouri Violets are a good choice for shade gardens.

 

AT A GLANCE

Texas native Yes
Water use Medium
Sun exposure Part shade to shade
Bloom color Purple, lavender, white
Bloom time Spring, sometimes fall
Mature height 6-9 inches
Mature spread 6-9 inches
Attracts Butterflies, birds
Host plant Fritillary butterflies.
Edible Yes, flowers
Notes It can go dormant during drought.

 

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 Present in state
 Present in county and native
 Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state         
 Not present in state
 Present and rare, native in county
 Previously present, now extinct
 Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color)