Stream Violet

Viola glabella

Plant Description

Shade-loving herbaceous perennial with cheerful yellow flowers in early spring to mid summer. Stream violet is a lovely groundcover whose flowers pop in a shady corner of the garden. It is the largest of our native violets, growing up to 1′ tall.

Plant Details

Life Forms	Forb
Habitats	Bottomland forests Gardens Little Habitats Residential yards Riparian areas Riparian forests Streams
Soil and Moisture Conditions	Moist to wet
Special Uses	Attracts pollinators and or other beneficial insects Blooms April Blooms July Blooms June Blooms May Flowering Flowers yellow Good for shady woodland garden Good groundcover Herbaceous Ornamental Perennial Produces nectar Produces pollen Produces seeds Provides wildlife habitat
Shade Preference	Full shade Part shade
Mature Height	to 12 inches