Downy Yellow Violet
The Downy Yellow Violet is found in woodland areas during the months of April and May in Wisconsin. They like rich, dry soil.
General Information
The plants grow 9-12 in. tall. The bright yellow flowers are veined with purple whiskers and the flowers are edible.
Collecting & Planting Seeds
Plants grow a white bulb that will hang off the plant. As the bulb ages, it will turn brown and split into three sections. The brown pods will drop brown seeds that will become next year’s plants.
Collect the seed and plant in rich, dry soil in shady, woodland areas. If you would like to start seed indoors, in a container. the seed cannot be replanted or disturbed for two years.