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Bird's Foot Violet

Viola Pedata

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Overview

The Bird's Foot Violet, Viola pedata, is a charming perennial, notable for its distinctive, deeply lobed leaves resembling a bird‚Äôs foot. Flourishing in well-drained, sandy soils, this native prefers full to partial sun, reaching a modest height of 3-6 inches. In spring, it boasts vibrant, bicolor purple and white flowers that attract butterflies. This drought-tolerant species adds unique texture and color to rock gardens and naturalized areas.

Sun Half, ShadeWater MediumZones 6–10Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Temperate

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — the Bird's Foot Violet produces striking blooms that can be either deep violet or blue; reaching a modest, image 74

Culture

Sun: Half, Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–6 Inches
Mature width: 4–6 Inches

Classification

Type: Ground cover, Perennial
Family: Violaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — rocky soils.<br><br>For an effective landscape design; notable for its distinctive

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — blue and purple flowers in the garden; typically from April to June

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — nodding effect in the breeze.<br><br>Preferring well-drained and sandy soils; regular deadheading of spent, image 77

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — deeply dissected leaves that resemble a bird's foot; ground cover / perennial for half or shade

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — The flowers are about 1 inch in diameter and rise above the foliage on slender stalks up to 8 inches tall; it, image 76

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — It pairs well with early spring bulbs and other native woodland species

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — reaching a modest height of 3-6 inches; deeply lobed leaves resembling a bird‚Äôs foot, image 65

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — ground cover / perennial with blue and purple blooms

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — this native prefers full to partial sun; offering a delicate texture and a pop of vibrant hue for your client's, image 64

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — The leaves form a low-growing

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — the Bird's Foot Violet produces striking blooms that can be either deep violet or blue

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — notable for its distinctive; this native prefers full to partial sun

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — reaching a modest height of 3-6 inches

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — notable for its distinctive; this native prefers full to partial sun, image 61

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — This charming perennial is native to the eastern United States and is celebrated for its unusual; plant the Bird's Foot

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — reaching a modest height of 3-6 inches; deeply lobed leaves resembling a bird‚Äôs foot

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — In spring, it boasts vibrant, bicolor purple and white flowers that attract butterflies; deeply dissected leaves that

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — plant the Bird's Foot Violet in clusters to create a carpet of color

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — Viola pedata thrives in full sun but can also tolerate light shade

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — In spring, it boasts vibrant, bicolor purple and white flowers that attract butterflies

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — This charming perennial is native to the eastern United States and is celebrated for its unusual; plant the, image 68

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — This species is somewhat drought-resistant once established; nodding effect in the breeze.<br><br>Preferring well-drained

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — typically from April to June; blue and purple flowers in the garden, image 73

Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — typically from April to June; blue and purple flowers in the garden

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