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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’s 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) — The flowers are about 1 inch in diameter and rise above the foliage on slender stalks up to 8 inches tall; it is a hardy
Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — compact basal rosette reaching about 3-6 inches in height; the Bird's Foot Violet produces striking blooms that, image 71
Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — making it a good choice for rock gardens; it pairs well with early spring bulbs and other native woodland species
Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — It is a hardy plant, suitable for USDA hardiness zones 4-9; the leaves form a low-growing, image 79
Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — Viola pedata thrives in full sun but can also tolerate light shade; flourishing in well-drained, image 78
Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — The leaves form a low-growing; this drought-tolerant species adds unique texture and color to rock gardens and, image 70
Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — This charming perennial is native to the eastern United States and is celebrated for its unusual
Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — making it a good choice for rock gardens
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