Bird's Foot Violet

$799

Bird's Foot Violet

$799

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Bird's Foot Violet Plant Description

Bird's foot violet (Viola pedata) is a native wildflower in North America, particularly in the eastern United States. It is also commonly known as violet, foot violet, and pedate violet. The plant is named for its unique leaves, which are deeply divided into narrow, finger-like lobes that resemble the toes of a bird's foot.

The plant produces a low, compact rosette of foliage, with individual leaves reaching up to 6 inches long. The plant sends up several stems in early spring, each topped with a single flower. The flowers are small, typically no more than 1 inch in diameter, and are a pale shade of blue or lavender, with distinctive dark lines on the lower petals that serve as a nectar guide for pollinators.

Bird's Foot Violets Grow in Patches Like Creeping Phlox

These delicate perennials grow in patches like phlox. They are fragile and offer a beautiful carpet-like appearance wherever you plant them. They are easy to grow and are native perennials, thus meaning they are easy to thrive.

It represents well-drained soil and partial shade and can be found in various habitats, including open woods, meadows, and prairies.

It is a relatively long-lived perennial, with individual plants typically living for over 5-6 years. However, it readily self-seeds and can form large colonies over time. It is a food source for native pollinators, including bees and butterflies.

Bird's Foot Violet Plants are beautiful perennial plants

They are most commonly found in dry, upland sites. They are commonly found in Eastern North America but can also be found in the Midwest and Southern parts of the United States.


They are a low-lying perennial that tends to clump together. It blooms from April to June and sometimes can bloom again in the fall. They grow wild and are also used as a ground cover by homeowners. These are great to be used as ground coverings because they are spread by rhizomes, which stem under the ground and grow sideways; these rhizomes can send up new stems, which make new plants.

It grows best in climate zones three through nine. The dainty flower leaves have a definite separation between them—the petals range from pale to dark violet with an orange center. The flower appears relatively flat and is 1-1 ½ inches in circumference. They grow 3 to 4 inches tall and 6 inches wide on average.

The flower leaves are shaped like a bird's foot and are roughly ¾ to 2 inches long. The flower has a total of 5 petals; often, all of the petals are the same color, range from light to dark violet, and turn white toward the center of the flower.

However, the upper two petals are sometimes dark violet, and the lower three are light blue or violet. They grow best in sunny to partially shaded areas. The soil tends to be dry; these flowers typically do well in sandy or slightly rocky soils.

If the soil isn't dry and doesn't drain well, these flowers can develop crown rot. Weeds can also overtake them, so they must be kept in a weed-free area. These little flowers are a great addition to any garden, giving a splash of color in the spring.

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