Hookedspur Violet | Viola adunca

A cluster of small purple flowers with green leaves growing from the ground, possibly violets.
A close-up of a purple violet flower with distinct petal shapes and a vibrant color, surrounded by green leaves.
A cluster of vibrant purple flowers among stones and greenery, with some yellow flowers nearby, creating a natural setting.
A cluster of small purple flowers with green leaves growing from the ground, possibly violets.
A close-up of a purple violet flower with distinct petal shapes and a vibrant color, surrounded by green leaves.
A cluster of vibrant purple flowers among stones and greenery, with some yellow flowers nearby, creating a natural setting.

Spade to heart-shaped leaves and pale to deep violet flowers with a white patch, purple veins at the base of lower 3 petals.

Plant Details

Habitats Riparian Forests, Mixed Hardwood-Conifer Forest or Woodland, Meadows
Phenology Perennial; flowering March-April
Mature Height 4"
Shade Preference Full sun, part shade, shade
Soil Tolerance Moist to dry soils; prefers high organic matter
Special Uses Attracts bees and butterflies. This violet species is a host plant for the threatened Oregon silverspot butterfly.