Viola beckwithii (Great Basin Violet)
Viola beckwithii (Great Basin Violet)
10cm, Great Basin Violet is native of dry areas in open spots in pinewoods and sagebrush of the Western US (Northeastern Oregon, south to Southeastern California and eastwards to Utah and Idaho). It has dissected, greyish-green leaves in a dense more or less basal rosette and utmost showy bicolored light rose and dark lilac flowers. For any rich, well drained, rather rocky soil in a sunny spot protected from direct rain. Seeds from a certified wild collection in Lone Rock Valley, Plumas County, California, USA at some 1.675m. IV-VI.More Details »