Bird's Foot Violet (Viola pedata)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension
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Hort Answers

Wildflowers

Bird's Foot Violet
Viola pedata

Bird's Foot Violet
Bird's Foot Violet
 
Features

Purple violets and deeply dissected leaves.

 
 
Culture
Full sun; well drained soils; tolerates some dryness. 
 
Mature Height
4-10 Inches
 
Native To:
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin
 
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8 
 
Bloom Color
Purple
 
 
Bloom Season
April - June
 
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
 
 
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
 
 
Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage


Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems, but wet soils can lead to crown rot.

 
Additional Notes

Found in dry fields. Threatened in Ohio.