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Nuttall's Violet

Viola nuttallii

Nuttall's violet is a sun-loving prairie violet with golden flowers, drought-tolerant on the dry grasslands and foothills of the West. A fritillary host.

Family
Violaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0–0.5 ft
Spacing
0.5–1 ft apart
Light
sun
Soil moisture
dry, moist
Soil pH
neutral, alkaline
Bloom
April, May, June
Bloom colors
yellow
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies, larval host
Landscape uses
container
Native states
CO, ID, MT, ND, NE, SD, UT, WA, WY