New England Wild Flower Society

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Viola pubescens

yellow forest violet, downy yellow violet

The flowers of yellow forest violet add a pop of color to a spring shade garden. This species is a great groundcover and companion to other spring-blooming species. Violets attract specialist bees and other pollinators in addition to being a host plant.   


Height: 8-12 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: Yellow

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Average
• Dry
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Butterflies
• Host Plant
Landscape Use
• Naturalize
• Massing
• Groundcover
Growth Habit
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
John Lynch (c) Native Plant Trust
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines
Arthur Haines (c) Arthur Haines
Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust
Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust