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Peck's hybrid violet

Viola × populifolia

Peck's hybrid violet (Viola × populifolia) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes MO — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–9a.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 13 U.S. states, including CT, DC, IN, KY, MN, MO…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–9a
Mature size: —
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: —
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Peck's hybrid violet (Viola × populifolia) — *Viola × populifolia* — Peck's hybrid violet. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Zihao Wang, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, peck's hybrid violet pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis).