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: