| Family | VIOLACEAE |
| Genus species | Viola appalachiensis L.K.Henry sect. Viola |
| Synonyms | Viola allegheniensis L.K.Henry |
| Habitat | thickets and heaths |
| Altitude | 500-1100m |
| Description | leaves ovate to orbiculate, to 15mm long in anthesis, flowers 10-15mm across, with white throat |
| Size | 5-10cm |
| Color | dark violet |
| Bloom | spring |
| Ca | |
| Type | carpet |
| Cultivation | mesic, slightly humous, semi-shady site alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, semi-shade |
| Propagation | seed in winter, barely covered, germ. 1-3 months, 13-16°C division after flowering and in fall |
| Territory |
Northern America
Northeastern U.S.A. (Pennsylvania , West Virginia ) Southeastern U.S.A. (Maryland , North Carolina) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | VIOLACEAE
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