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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 6–10Climate Temperate
Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — this native prefers full to partial sun

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family
Violaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — with a similar spread.<br><br>Flowering in the spring; making it a good choice for rock gardens, image 72
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
Bird's Foot Violet (Viola Pedata) — often with contrasting orange centers that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies; with a similar, image 75
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) — This species is somewhat drought-resistant once established; nodding effect in the breeze.<br><br>Preferring, image 80
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 flowers are about 1 inch in diameter and rise above the foliage on slender stalks up to 8 inches tall; it, image 76

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