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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

• Category:Perennial
• Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants
• Hardiness Zone:4-8
• Height:8-12 in
• Spread:8-12 in
• Bloom Color: White Shades
• Foliage Color: Green Shades

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.