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Viola cucullata

Blue Marsh Violet, Marsh Blue Violet
Other regional names: Marsh Violet +1 more
  • Marsh Violet
  • Meadow Violet
Also known as: Viola barbata Muhl. +14 more
  • Viola barbata Muhl.
  • Viola barbata Muhl. ex Schult.
  • Viola caricetorum Greene ex Farw.
  • Viola consors Greene
  • Viola cordata Walter
  • Viola cucullata f. albiflora Britton
  • Viola cucullata f. thurstonii (A.Twining) House
  • Viola cucullata var. cordata (Walter) A.Gray
  • Viola cucullata var. cordiformis Ging.
  • Viola cucullata var. glaberrima Ging.
  • Viola cucullata var. hispidula Ging.
  • Viola cucullata var. leptosepala (Greene) W.Stone
  • Viola cucullata var. macrotis (Greene) W.Stone
  • Viola cucullata var. microtitis Brainerd
  • Viola cucullata var. minor Hook.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Violaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Viola cucullata (commonly known as Blue Marsh Violet or Marsh Blue Violet) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Violaceae family. Originating in North America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is part of the broad Viola genus, encompassing over 850 species globally.

Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Eastern Canada, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Brunswick, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Newfoundland, North Carolina, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Prince Edward I., Québec, Rhode I., South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Czechoslovakia, Germany, Italy, Mexico Southwest, Switzerland

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