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Valley Violet

Viola vallicola

Valley violet is a small yellow-flowered violet of western grasslands and sagebrush valleys, blooming early before summer drought. 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
Bloom
April, May
Bloom colors
yellow
Wildlife value
pollinators, butterflies, larval host
Landscape uses
container
Native states
CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA, WY