Evergreen Violet

Evergreen violet is a low-growing perennial native to moist forests and coastal habitats of the Pacific Northwest and California. Unlike most violets, it retains its glossy, heart-shaped leaves year-round, forming dense mats along the forest floor. In early spring, it produces bright yellow flowers with purple-tinged veins that provide nectar and pollen for native pollinators. Ecologically, V. sempervirens contributes to understory diversity, helps stabilize soils in shaded, moist environments, and offers early forage resources in woodland ecosystems. Its evergreen habit makes it a distinctive and resilient member of violet communities in western forests.