Flora of Pennsylvania

Viola selkirkii

Viola selkirkii greatspur violet

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA

Stemless blue violet with ovate leaf blades and thick, well-developed spur. 

Rare in dry cool woods and in rock crevices, especially in limestone soils.

Mostly present in the northeastern part of the state.

Wetland code: Not classified

Flowers May to July.

PA status: PR (Rare)
S-rank: S3S4 (Vulnerable/Apparently secure)
G-rank:  G5 (Secure)

Viola selkirkii greatspur violet

Plant grows in the wild/spontaneouslyPlant is native to PA
Viola selkirkii gallery
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
Common Names
greatspur violet