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Hello! Are these violets native or invasive? I know they’re considered a weed, but I really like them and is like to keep them if they are native. T...
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Native Violet? #621309
Asked April 05, 2020, 1:16 PM EDT
Hello! Are these violets native or invasive? I know they’re considered a weed, but I really like them and is like to keep them if they are native. Thank you!
Prince George's County Maryland
Expert Response
There are several species of violets found in Maryland. Take a look at the link from MD Biodiversity and look under Genus for status. In general, wild violets are native and they do have wildlife value. They are the larval food source for fritillary butterflies.https://www.marylandbiodiversity.com/viewSpecies.php?species=2723
Violets do spread prolifically. https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/wild-violet
Marian
Violets do spread prolifically. https://extension.umd.edu/hgic/topics/wild-violet
Marian
