nrg-native-species-planting-guide-091714

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Viola pubescens Yellow Forest Violet


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACU Soil: pH 6.0-7.0


Form/Color Grows to 18"; showy, yellow flowers Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
bloom April-May; produces fruit July- Tolerance: tolerance.
August.


Urban Insufficient information to determine


Tolerance: tolerance.


Habitat: Rich woods and floodplain forests.


Ecosystem Attracts butterflies.


Services:


Hydrology: Medium textured soils; medium drought


tolerance.


Ornamental Showy, yellow flowers.
Value: Compatibility:


Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Used for increased diversity and


aesthetics in restoration of forest
Shade Tolerant of shade. understories; short lifespan.
Tolerance:


Viola sororia Common Violet


Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FAC- Soil: pH 6.0-7.8


Form/Color Grows to 6"; showy, violet flowers bloom Stormwater Insufficient information to determine


April-May; produces fruit June-July. Tolerance: tolerance.


Urban Tolerant of disturbance. Tolerates


Tolerance: calcium deicers.


Habitat: Open woods, shady lawns.


Ecosystem Attracts butterflies.
Services:


Hydrology: Low drought tolerance; high moisture
usage; fine and medium textured soils.


Ornamental Violet flowers.
Value: Compatibility:


Salt Intolerant of salt.


Tolerance: Other: Used for shady edges.


Shade Tolerant of shade.
Tolerance:

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