6 Reasons Why You Should LOVE Native Violets!

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The native violets, the Viola species, are an often overlooked and sometimes maligned group of colorful small perennials that have a wide range in eastern North America. Although considered weeds by many, the wild violets are a vital host plant to fritillary butterflies, support pollen specialist native bees, and are an excellent ground cover.

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Chapters:
0:00 Why No Love for the Wild Violets, Viola Species?
0:28 Wild Violets, Viola Species, are the Host Plant for Many Fritillary Butterflies
1:00 Wild Violets, Viola Species, Bloom Early in the Year, Green Up Early, Bloom Calander and Bloom Period
1:18 Wild Violets, Viola Species, Support the Pollen Specialist Bee, Andrena viloae, the Violet Miner Bee, Use by Other Pollinators
1:47 Bees an Identification and Native Plant Forage Guide by Heather Holm Short Book Review
2:38 The Leaves of Wild Violets, Viola Species, are Edible, Warning About Possible Look-a-Likes
3:04 Wild Violets, Viola Species, are Adaptable, Light and Soil Requirements, Native Range of the Genus in North America
3:24 Wild Violets, Viola Species, are a Diverse Group, Number of North American Species, Variety of Bloom Colors
3:50 Wild Violets, Viola Species, Make a Great Native Groundcover
4:16 Another Underappreciated Native Plant that Makes a Great Pollinator Garden Addition, Goldenrod