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Wild Violets (not blooming). Wild Violet, also known as Common Blue Violet, is a small plant with purple/blue blooms. Height is only 3-8 in. Blooms March to June. Likes somewhat shady areas. Wild Violets are a Host Plant for various fritillary butterfliesFritilary butterflies such as the Great Spangled Fritillary and the Meadow Fritillary (Boloria bellona) use wild Violets as a host plant. Where to buy Wild VioletsI once saw a place to buy from, I need to look it up again. Grows wild most places though. The Viola FamilyThe Viola family consists of herbs usually with colorful flowers. There are about 900 species worldwide. Some species make flowers that don't open, but self pollinate.
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