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Viola Species, Downy Yellow Violet

Violapubescens

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Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Viola (vy-OH-la)

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Species

pubescens (pew-BES-senz)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Succulent

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)

USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

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Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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NancyB215

Halfway House, PA | May 2014 | neutral

Pretty, but can be invasive in the garden.

melody

Benton, KY (Zone 7a) | April 2005 | positive

The hairiness of this plant makes itdistinctive among the yellow violets.

It is found throughout the East ,except for Albe...Read More

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