The common blue violet (left) usually flowers in spring, but occasionally later in the season. Can be found at low to mid elevations in a wide variety of places. The leaves and flowers are attached directly to roots. Violets hybridize freely making them difficult to identify with certainty.

Smooth Yellow Violet (right) is common in moist, deciduous woods. Height ranges from 4"-12". Look for this violet in March & April at elevations up to 2500'.