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(Monopsis unidentata)
Wild Violet (Monopsis unidentata)
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Photo by: Di Turner | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Di Turner | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-02-17T09:24:03-08:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Monopsis unidentata, commonly known as Wild Violet, is an evergreen perennial herb native to the moist grasslands and marshy areas of South Africa, particularly in the KwaZulu-Natal region. It typically grows to a height of 0.7 feet (0.2 meters) and can spread up to 2 feet (0.6 meters). The plant has a low-growing habit with delicate stems and small, lance-shaped leaves. During the spring and summer months, it produces an abundance of small, striking purple flowers that add a splash of color to garden settings.
Wild Violet is valued for its vibrant flowers and its ability to thrive in wet conditions, making it suitable for water gardens, bog gardens, and as a ground cover in moist, shaded areas. It is also used in borders and as an ornamental feature in containers. Gardeners should provide it with consistently moist soil and full sun to part shade for optimal growth. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot if drainage is poor.CC BY-SA 4.0
Wild Violet is valued for its vibrant flowers and its ability to thrive in wet conditions, making it suitable for water gardens, bog gardens, and as a ground cover in moist, shaded areas. It is also used in borders and as an ornamental feature in containers. Gardeners should provide it with consistently moist soil and full sun to part shade for optimal growth. While it is generally low-maintenance, it can be susceptible to root rot if drainage is poor.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.3-0.5 feet
- Width: 1-1.5 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Purple
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: High
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Moist grasslands and marshy areas of South Africa, particularly in the KwaZulu-Natal region
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Scientific Names: , Monopsis unidentata, Dobrowskya unidendata, Lobelia unidentata, Dobrowskya massoniana, Dobrowskya stricta, Dobrowskya unidentata, Dortmannia scabra var. albiflora, Dortmannia scabra var. violacea, Parastranthus unidentatus,
GBIF Accepted Name: Monopsis unidentata (Dryand.) E.Wimm.