Viola glabella - Stream Violet


| Description | Stream violet (pioneer violet, smooth yellow violet) is a low, trailing, almost evergreen violet that forms mats of thick, leathery, heart-shaped leaves. The lower petals of the perky yellow flowers form a landing platform for insects seeking nectar within the spur. Common in moist, shaded places in the woods, stream violet is a choice plant for woodland gardens. Spreads by seed. |
| Plant Type | Perennial. |
| Flower Color | Yellow. |
| Bloom Period | March-June. |
| Height at Maturity | 3" |
| Plant Spacing | 6" |
| Light Requirements | Part shade, shade. |
| Moisture Needs | Moist, wet. |
| Soil Type |
Moist, acidic to neutral. |