Collinsia violacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
615618
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nutt.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 5: 179 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614950
Common Names
- Violet Blue-eyed Mary
- Violet Blue-eyed Grass
- Violet Blue-eyed Pink
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Collinsia violacea (also called Violet Blue-eyed Mary, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in moist, rocky soils.
Uses & Benefits
Collinsia violacea is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is known for its attractive purple flowers and its ability to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Collinsia violacea has white to lavender flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two small leaves.
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Collinsia violacea is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-5 plants and replanted in the same area.
Where to Find Collinsia violacea
Collinsia violacea can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.
Collinsia violacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Collinsia violacea?
Collinsia violacea
What is the common name of Collinsia violacea?
Violet Blue-eyed Mary
What type of plant is Collinsia violacea?
Herbaceous annual
Species in the Collinsia genus
Collinsia antonina, Collinsia bartsiifolia, Collinsia callosa, Collinsia childii, Collinsia concolor, Collinsia corymbosa, Collinsia grandiflora, Collinsia greenei, Collinsia heterophylla, Collinsia linearis, Collinsia multicolor, Collinsia parryi, Collinsia parviflora, Collinsia parvula, Collinsia rattanii, Collinsia sparsiflora, Collinsia tinctoria, Collinsia torreyi, Collinsia verna, Collinsia violacea, Collinsia wrightii, Collinsia latifolia,
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,
References
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801657-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].