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Smooth Yellow Violet

Smooth Yellow Violet

Viola eriocarpa

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 4a – Zone 8b

A delicate low-growing violet with smooth foliage and pale yellow flowers that bloom in spring. It is an ideal groundcover for woodland gardens and shaded areas with consistent moisture.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.25–0.5β€² tall Γ— 0.5–1β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 4aZone 8b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

Spring

Ground cover

Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia

Function & Care

ediblepollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

flowerleaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division

Companion Planting

Plants well with