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(Viola nuttallii)
Nuttall’s Violet (Viola nuttallii)
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Estimated Native Range
Summary
Viola nuttallii, commonly known as Nuttall’s Violet, is a deciduous perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including grasslands, open woodlands, and prairies across the Western and Central United States and Canada. It typically grows 4 to 8 inches tall and wide, with lance-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The flowers are modest in size but can be quite showy due to their vibrant color and the plant’s tendency to form colonies.
Nuttall’s Violet is appreciated for its drought tolerance and the cheerful yellow flowers that can enliven native plant gardens, rock gardens, and borders. It is also used in restoration projects due to its adaptability to different soil types, although it prefers well-drained soils. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal water once established and thrives in full sun to partial shade. While it is not commonly afflicted by diseases, it can suffer from root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Nuttall’s Violet is appreciated for its drought tolerance and the cheerful yellow flowers that can enliven native plant gardens, rock gardens, and borders. It is also used in restoration projects due to its adaptability to different soil types, although it prefers well-drained soils. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal water once established and thrives in full sun to partial shade. While it is not commonly afflicted by diseases, it can suffer from root rot if overwatered or planted in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.2-0.3 feet
- Width: 0.3-0.4 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
native to a variety of habitats including grasslands, open woodlands, and prairies across the Western and Central United States and Canada
Other Names
Common Names: Yellow Prairie Violet, Gul Prärieviol
Scientific Names: , Viola nuttallii, Viola nuttallii var. nuttallii, Crocion nuttallii,
GBIF Accepted Name: Viola nuttallii Pursh