Violet, Wood - Viola palmata

Viola palmata, also known as Wood Violet or Early Blue Violet, is a perennial wildflower native to southern Michigan and the southern UP. Plant reaches 6 inches tall and flowers from May to June with a purple blossom. It prefers partial sun to full shade, medium to dry soil and will grow in loam or sand. Especially dramatic in a grouping and spreads well by seed. It is not uncommon for this spring bloomer to flower a second time in the fall. Great for borders, rock gardens, and as a matrix plant around and under taller plants.

Violets are the host plants for Fritillary butterflies and provide an early nectar souce.