Woolly Blue Violet

Viola sororia

A nursery for the Great Spangled Fritillary

Its caterpillars eat only violets. The 'weed' most people pull is this butterfly's whole world.

Who this brings back

Supports 1 specialist.

Great Spangled FritillarySpecialistButterfly
Its caterpillars eat only violets. The 'weed' most people pull is this butterfly's whole world.

Where it grows

Moist woodlands, meadows, and streambanks across eastern and central North America.