Round-leaved Violet (Viola rotundifolia) is in the Violet Family family (Violaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 923 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Nationally it blooms mainly from April to May, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Round-leaved Violet: observations by month (U.S.)
About Round-leaved Violet
Viola rotundifolia, common name roundleaf yellow violet, is a plant species of the genus Viola. It is found in mesic habitat areas of the eastern United States and Canada; from Tennessee and Kentucky south to Georgia. It grows 2 to 4 inches tall with leaves and flowers on separate stalks.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Round-leaved Violet by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 345 | April | Apr–May |
| North Carolina | 210 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Maine | 77 | April | Apr–May |
| New Hampshire | 76 | April | Apr–May |
| New York | 70 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Massachusetts | 47 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Pennsylvania | 24 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Tennessee | 20 | April | Mar–Apr |
| Connecticut | 15 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Georgia | 8 | March | Mar–Apr |
| New Jersey | 8 | April | Apr–Apr |
| West Virginia | 7 | April | Apr–Apr |
| Kentucky | 5 | March | Mar–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Violet Family)
American field pansy
Canada Violet
California Golden Violet
Smooth Yellow Violet
Halberd-leaved violet
Bird's Foot Violet
European field pansy
Long-spurred violet
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Round-leaved Violet?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from April to May.
Where is Round-leaved Violet most often seen?
The most observations come from Vermont, North Carolina, Maine.