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Viola nuttallii
One of Alberta's few native yellow violets, with lance-shaped leaves (unusual for the violet family) and bright yellow 5-petaled flowers veined in purple. Found on prairie, upper steppe, and open forest slopes across southern and central Alberta. Like most violets, produces hidden self-pollinating flowers in addition to its showy spring blooms.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Southern & Central AB Prairie, Zone 3
Light
Full sun, dry to moist
Bloom Time
April–July
Soil
Well-drained prairie or rocky soils
Water
Low to moderate
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Seed with 60–90 day cold moist stratification; slow from seed. Self-seeds via cleistogamous flowers once established.
