Viola x primulifolia Primrose-leaved Violet
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FAC+ Soil: Acidic soils.
Form/Color Grows to 6"; white flowers marked with Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
purple bloom April-June; fruit produces Tolerance: tolerance.
August-October.
Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: Moist,open meadows; open swamp
forests, sandy soil.
Ecosystem Attracts butterflies.
Services:
Hydrology: Sandy soil.
Ornamental White flowers with purple.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance. Other: Used for increased diversity and
aesthetics in restoration of wooded
Shade Tolerant of partial shade. wetlands in appropriate habitats.
Tolerance:
Waldsteinia fragarioides Barren Strawberry
Native To: Regional Wetland Indicator: NI Soil: Slightly acidic
soils.
Form/Color Herbaceous perrenial, five-petaled, yellow Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
flowers bloom April to May; grows to 6". Tolerance: tolerance.
Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: Wooded slopes.
Ecosystem
Services:
Hydrology: Medium moisture usage; drought tolerant.
Ornamental Yellow flowers.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Very tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Fruit is inedible; good plant for low
maintenance sites.
Shade Tolerant of shade.
Tolerance: