Eastern Round-Leaved Violet, Roundleaf Yellow Violet, Round-leaved Yellow Violet, Early Yellow Violet, Roundleaf Violet
Native to North America, Viola rotundifolia (Round-Leaved Violet) is a stemless, low-growing perennial forming a basal rosette of oval-rounded, finely toothed leaves that arise directly from an elongated rhizome. The leaves continue to grow in size, and become very round and large as the season progresses. Eye-catching, small, deep lemon-yellow flowers, veined with brownish purple on their three lower petals appear in mid to late spring. The exquisitely beautiful blossoms are carried on leafless stalks well above the foliage. Native to rich woods from southern Canada and northeastern U.S. south in the Appalachian Mountains to Georgia, this perennial wildflower self seeds readily to form colonies. Often regarded as an early sign of spring, it is a wonderful addition to the shade garden.
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Common names | Violet |
| Exposure | Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
| Spacing |
8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Southeast, Midwest, Northeast, Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Violaceae |
| Genus | Viola |
| Common names | Violet |
| Exposure | Shade |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) |
| Height |
3" - 6" (8cm - 15cm) |
| Spread |
6" - 10" (15cm - 25cm) |
| Spacing |
8" - 10" (20cm - 25cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, Maine, New York, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut, Southeast, Midwest, Northeast, Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina |
| Tolerance | Full Shade, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Viola rotundifolia (Round-Leaved Violet) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Viola rotundifolia (Round-Leaved Violet) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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