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    Viola pedata

    Also Known As

    • Bird's Foot Violet

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 6"
    • W: 6"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Viola pedata plant details

    Viola pedata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring lavender flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Viola pedata

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: violaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN wide, 6 IN tall
    Flowers: lavender blooms in spring
    Uses: long-blooming, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Viola pedata

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    You don't have to stretch your imagination a great distance to know why the common name for this plant is "Bird's Foot Violet". The foliage really does resemble cute little bird's feet. The flowers are a variable multitude of sky to deep to royal blues. You must give it good drainage, though. It's the prefect candidate for a hot, dry sunny location. Blooms in early Summer and then sporadically throughout the season. Can you say Xeriscaping?

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    One of the most desirable Violets, dissected leaves and flowers larger than any other native species. Needs sandy soil in sun to light shade, a very special Violet. It is believed to be the preferred food plant of the Great Spangled Fritillary, a beautiful species that has declined to the brink of extinction in Michigan. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Viola pedata plant

    How to Grow Viola pedata

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 4"-8"

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    • sun - shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    aka Corsica Violet

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
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    Viola pedatifida

    aka Bird's Foot Violet

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • mostly sun - shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Viola pedatifida flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Viola 'Black Accord'

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    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 6"

    Width: 6"

    • sun - shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Viola 'Black Accord' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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