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Nuttall's violet

Viola nuttallii

Nuttall's violet (Viola nuttallii) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2a–9a. Mature size 1"–10". Blooms Apr–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 10 U.S. states, including CO, ID, KS, MN, MT, ND…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–9a
Mature size: 1"–10"
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Apr–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Nuttall's violet (Viola nuttallii) — *Viola nuttallii* — Nuttall's violet. Photo by Sheri Hagwood via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, nuttall's violet pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Maximilian Sunflower (Helianthus maximiliani), Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera).