Viola Pedata

Bird-foot violet (Viola pedata) has finely divided leaves and low flowers in blue-violet shades. It favors sharply drained, sandy or gravelly ground and needs a more carefully chosen site than many common garden violets.

The plant develops clumping growth. Growth is moderate. The leaves are shed for winter.

Choose a site in full sun or partial shade. Provide acidic, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture. Drainage is especially important for successful establishment.

Size
• Height: 4-8 in
• Width: 4-8 in

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Best Uses
• Border
• Mass Planting
• Drought Tolerant Landscapes
• Pollinator garden
• Rock Garden

Plant type

Perennial

Height

4-8 in

Width

4-8 in

Hardiness zones

4a–8b

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring, Summer

Flower color

Lavender, Purple

Leaf color

Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Songbirds

Soil

Acidic, Moist well-drained, Rocky, Sandy

Landscape use

Border, Drought Tolerant Landscapes, Mass Planting, Pollinator garden, Rock Garden, Woodland Gardens

Shape

Clumping

Fruit

No

Fragrant

No

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

Yes