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Viola pedatifida

Also Known As

  • Bird's Foot Violet

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 6"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Viola pedatifida plant details

Viola pedatifida is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and even moisture water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola pedatifida

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: violaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, endangered, long-blooming, native plant, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola pedatifida

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A rare little native American violet that is currently endangered. It makes a 6” mound of deeply indented leaves like crows-feet, and bears quite exquisite, lavender blooms on short stems Spring through Summer. It likes Sun to Shade by the coast and Shade in hotter areas. Very sweet in a pot. Re-seeds!

Gardening facts about Viola pedatifida plant

How to Grow Viola pedatifida

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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