Habitat: Early Blue Violet is found in woods and along limestone ledges and slopes.
Flowering period: April to May.
Lucas Land
Three-lobed Violet
Viola triloba
Description from Nearctica
Identification: Leaves basal, flowers on separate stalks. Flowers violet-blue, two lateral and lower petals bearded (erect hairs). Stem may be hairy or smooth. Leaves typically divided into a number of large lobes, although some may be unlobed and heart-shaped.
Distribution: Throughout eastern North America.