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Downy Yellow Violet

Viola pubescens

Downy yellow violet is an upright woodland violet with soft-haired stems and clear yellow flowers, a cheerful spring bloomer for dry to moist shade.

Family
Violaceae
Type
wildflower
Lifespan
perennial
Height
0.5–1 ft
Spacing
0.5–1 ft apart
Light
part shade, shade
Soil moisture
moist, dry
Soil pH
neutral, acidic
Bloom
April, May
Bloom colors
yellow
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies, larval host
Landscape uses
border, container
Native states
AL, AR, CT, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV