Downy Yellow Violet

Scientific name

Viola pubescens

Description

Downy Yellow Violet is a small perennial wildflower that grows between 15-30 cm tall. The leaves can be both basal and alternate. They are heart-shaped, toothed, and usually have thin hairs on the underside. The characteristic yellow flowers have 5 petals, with brownish lines on the lower petals. The flowers are pollinated by bees and the seeds are consumed by a variety of small mammals and birds

Planting conditions

Downy Yellow violet prefers part sun or shade conditions. It prefers dry to moist conditions with a neutral to acidic soil Ph. Downy Yellow Violet prefers to grow in a loose soil containing loam or sandy loam. Downy Yellow Violet can be found growing naturally in woodlands, meadows, and fence rows.

Details

• Plant height:
  • Max 1.5m
  • Max 2m
  • Max 3m
  • Any
• Moisture level:
  • Dry
  • Normal
  • Moist
• Light conditions:
  • Partial sun
  • Shade
• Soil type:
  • Sandy
  • Loamy
• pH:
  • Acidic
  • Normal
• Depth:
  • Potted
• Plant type:
  • Wildflower
• Height:
  • 15-30 cm
• Spread:
  • 30 cm