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Hybanthus verticillatus
Hybanthus verticillatus (Ortega) Baill.
Babyslippers, Nodding Green Violet, Green Violet
Violaceae (Violet Family)
Synonym(s): Calceolaria verticillata, Hybanthus linearis, Hybanthus verticillatus var. platyphyllus, Hybanthus verticillatus var. verticillatus
USDA Symbol: HYVE
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteBloom Time: May , Jun
Bloom Notes: Cream colored with purplish tips
Distribution
USA: AZ , CO , KS , NM , OK , TXGrowing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Cold Tolerant: yes
Heat Tolerant: yes
Conditions Comments: Found in dry grassy fields, rocky slopes and forest edges, this interesting violet family member has unusual flowers, is a caterpillar food plant for the Variegated Fritillary butterfly and sometimes easily blends into its surroundings. This plant would work well in a short grass meadow placed up-close for viewing the interesting flowers.
Benefit
Attracts: ButterfliesLarval Host: Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia)
Nectar Source: yes
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
Variegated Fritillary (Euptoieta claudia) ![]() Larval Host |
Propagation
Propagation Material: SeedsFrom the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Sibley Nature Center - Midland, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 1186 - Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America (2005) Covell, C.V., Jr.Bibref 1185 - Field Guide to Western Butterflies (Peterson Field Guides) (1999) Opler, P.A. and A.B. Wright
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Hybanthus verticillatus in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Hybanthus verticillatus in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Hybanthus verticillatus
Metadata
Record Modified: 2015-05-05Research By: TWC Staff