Viola striata

striped cream violet

  • In moist conditions, it will self-seed
  • Native birds feed on its seed
  • Attracts butterflies
  • The purple stripes act as bee landing marks
  • Deer resistant

American Beauties Native Plants

Purchase options for striped cream violet

  • Size: #1
  • Status: Sheared and/or Dormant
  • Availability: In Stock

$23.00


Cream-colored flowers, with purple striations on the lower petal. Don't worry if you see some holes from caterpillars on the lush deep green leaves. Many moths and the Fritillary butterflies feed on the foliage. Grows best in moist to wet humusy soils in part shade, creating a dense ground cover.

Attributes
Native
Naturalizing
Foliage Color
Green
Maintenance and Care
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Supports Bees
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Flower Color
White
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Summer Bloomer
Exposure
Partial Sun
Partial Shade
Habit
Compact
Ground Cover
Soil Moisture
Moist, Well-Drained
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Growing Tips for Viola striata

Grows well in part shade and average to wet soils.