Viola rotundifolia (Round-Leaved Violet)
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.
- Growing up to 3-6 in. tall (7-15 cm) and 6-10 in. wide (15-25 cm), this Violet will self-seed to the point of becoming weedy.
- A full shade lover, it is best grown in humus-rich, medium to wet, well-drained soils.
- This plant is very versatile and can be used in cottage gardens, woodland gardens, wildflower gardens.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Deer resistant.
- Propagate by seed.
- Native to North America from southern Canada and northeastern U.S. south in the Appalachian Mountains to Georgia.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 7 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Viola - Violets |
Exposure | Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 6" – 10" (15cm – 25cm) |
Spacing | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Ohio, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Southeast, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 7 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Viola - Violets |
Exposure | Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) |
Height | 3" – 6" (7cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 6" – 10" (15cm – 25cm) |
Spacing | 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Native Plants | United States, Midwest, Ohio, Northeast, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Southeast, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Butterflies |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |