The cheerful yellow face of downy yellow violet brightens woodland floors in early spring before the tree canopy closes. A charming groundcover that spreads politely to form colonies. An essential host plant for fritillary butterfly caterpillars, which feed exclusively on violet foliage. Tolerates dry shade better than most violets.
Downy Yellow Violet (Viola pubescens)
$8.50Price
- Light: Part to full shade
- Soil Moisture: Dry to average (drought tolerant once established)
- Height: 0.7 - 1.0 ft
- Bloom Time: Apr - May
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