Australian violet; Viola hederacea
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AUSTRALIAN VIOLET Viola hederacea
Butterfly Host or Larval Food Plant
Variegated Fritillary Euptoieta claudia
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Australian Violet
Creeping Groundcover
Variegated Fritillary Eupotoieta claudia and Lantana.
Botanical Name: Viola hederacea
Common Name: Australian Violet
Plant type: Ground Cover
Zone: 9 - 11
Light: Partial shade
Size: 4 - 6 inches
Water: Average
Soil: Average
Propagation: Layering, runners, division
Note: Flowers are edible
Host plant for Variegated Fritillary Euptoieta claudia butterfly.
Common Name: Australian Violet
Plant type: Ground Cover
Zone: 9 - 11
Light: Partial shade
Size: 4 - 6 inches
Water: Average
Soil: Average
Propagation: Layering, runners, division
Note: Flowers are edible
Host plant for Variegated Fritillary Euptoieta claudia butterfly.
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