Viola missouriensis (Missouri Violet)
$ 4.38
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. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
 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) |