• The bright yellow flower of Viola orbiculata (Round-Leaved Yellow Violet) stands out against the greenery, with deep maroon veins radiating from the center. Its five delicate petals form a striking contrast with the rich green leaves surrounding it.
  • A pair of Viola orbiculata (Round-Leaved Yellow Violet) blooms emerge from the forest floor, their vivid yellow petals streaked with fine maroon lines. Nestled among dried grass and leaves, these delicate flowers add a pop of color to the understory.
  • A small cluster of Viola orbiculata (Round-Leaved Yellow Violet) showcases its characteristic round leaves and sunny yellow flowers. The plants thrive in the dappled light of a forested habitat, their heart-shaped foliage forming a lush green base.
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Viola orbiculata - Round-Leaved Yellow Violet

Viola orbiculata - Round-Leaved Yellow Violet

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Round-Leaved Yellow Violet is a delicate woodland perennial with cheerful golden-yellow flowers that bloom in spring, contrasting beautifully against its round, glossy green leaves. Its bright blooms provide an important nectar source for early-season pollinators, including native bees, and it may serve as a host plant for some fritillary butterflies. It's the perfect choice for creating lush, ground-level interest in shaded native plantings.

Thriving in moist, shaded spaces, this low-growing native spreads gently by creeping rhizomes, forming dense ground cover in cool, damp environments. Ideal for shaded wildflower gardens, naturalized forest plantings, and moist, cool woodland edges. Moderately deer resistant, young spring growth may be browsed, but plants generally persist due to their low profile and spreading habit.

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Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

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Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

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Light Conditions

  • Shade
  • Part Shade

Soil Conditions

  • Moist
  • Rich
  • Well Drained
  • Loam
  • Sandy

Height

  • Under 6"

Width

  • Spreading

Bloom Colour

  • Yellow

Month of Bloom

  • May
  • June
  • July

Vigorousness

  • Moderate
  • Fast

Deer Resistance

  • Moderate

Features

  • Bees
  • Used as Groundcover
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Edible Parts
  • Toxic or Posionous Parts
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

  • Sheltered

Distribution Info

Native to western North America, Round-Leaved Yellow Violet is found in AB, BC, and YT, extending south through the Pacific Northwest and into the northern Rocky Mountains. It thrives in moist environments such as open woods, meadows, and forests from montane to alpine zones.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

While specific medicinal or edible uses of Viola orbiculata are not well-documented, various violet species have been used traditionally for their edible leaves and flowers, which are high in vitamins A and C.

​⚠️ Toxicity Note: Roots, fruits and seeds should be avoided as they can cause gastrointestinal upset.