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(Viola hastata)
Halberdleaf Yellow Violet (Viola hastata)
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Photo by: Hill Craddock | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Hill Craddock | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-03-21T11:43:50-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Summary
Viola hastata, commonly known as Halberdleaf Yellow Violet, is a deciduous perennial herb native to the rich, moist woodlands and meadows of the Eastern United States. It typically grows to a modest height and width of approximately 0.3 feet (0.09 meters), with a slightly broader spread of 0.3-0.7 feet (0.09-0.2 meters). The plant is characterized by its unique halberd-shaped leaves and its attractive yellow flowers with purple streaks that bloom in the spring, providing a showy display in garden settings.
Halberdleaf Yellow Violet is appreciated for its charming flowers and its ability to naturalize in suitable conditions. It is often used in woodland gardens, shade gardens, and as a ground cover, where it can form attractive colonies. This violet prefers partial to full shade and consistently moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. It is relatively low maintenance but benefits from occasional watering during dry periods. While generally free from serious pests and diseases, it can be susceptible to leaf spots and rust. Gardeners should be aware that, despite its beauty, it can self-seed prolifically under optimal conditions, which may require management to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Halberdleaf Yellow Violet is appreciated for its charming flowers and its ability to naturalize in suitable conditions. It is often used in woodland gardens, shade gardens, and as a ground cover, where it can form attractive colonies. This violet prefers partial to full shade and consistently moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. It is relatively low maintenance but benefits from occasional watering during dry periods. While generally free from serious pests and diseases, it can be susceptible to leaf spots and rust. Gardeners should be aware that, despite its beauty, it can self-seed prolifically under optimal conditions, which may require management to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.3-0.3 feet
- Width: 0.3-0.7 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Groundcover, Low Maintenance
Natural Habitat
Rich, moist woodlands and meadows
Other Names
Common Names: Halberdleaved Yellow Violet
Scientific Names: , Viola hirta, Viola hastata, Viola trifida,
GBIF Accepted Name: Viola hastata Michx.