Bird's Foot Violet

Viola Pedata - Bird's Foot Violet

Growth and shape

The plant grows as a low rosette of leaves which are up to 6 inches (15 cm) long․ In early spring‚ several stems are produced‚ each carrying only one flower․ The flowers are small (less than 1 inch or 2․5 cm in diameter)‚ pale blue or lavender with dark lines on the lower petals which may act as a nectar guide․ Planting Bird's Foot Violet Often fragile‚ they present a carpet effect wherever planted․ They can be easily grown because they are native perennials and these plants can gr ow in their native habitats․ The species inhabits well-drained soils in partial shade in open woods‚ meadows, and prairies․ It is a relatively long-lived perennial‚ with individuals living longer than 5-6 years in the wild․ However‚ it self-seeds vigorously and may eventually form large colonies․ It is also a nectar source for native pollinators‚ like bees and butterflies․ Benefits They are a low perennial which forms clumps․ They bloom from April to June and can bloom once more later in the fall season․ They have also been introduced as a groundcover plant in home gardens․ They are good at this because these plants spread by rhizome‚ which is a stem that runs underground horizontally and produces new stems‚ and thus new plants‚ from its nodes․ Appearance The plant grows best in climate zones three to nine․ The flower petals‚ which are not fused to each other‚ vary in color from pale to dark violet‚ with orange-colored centers․ The flowers are flat‚ growing 1-1 ½ inches around; they typically measure three to four inches in height and six inches in width․ Flower leaves are about ¾ to 2 inches long and usually of one color‚ varying from light violet to dark violet or white toward the center of the flower․ Five petals make up the flower․ Although the top two petals of this perennial can be dark violet‚ the bottom three can be light blue or violet․ The plant thrives in sun to partial shade․ It grows in sandy or somewhat rocky soils‚ though the soil is often dry where it grows․

Planting Bird's Foot Violet

Often fragile‚ they present a carpet effect wherever planted․ They can be easily grown because they are native perennials and these plants can gr ow in their native habitats․ The species inhabits well-drained soils in partial shade in open woods‚ meadows, and prairies․ It is a relatively long-lived perennial‚ with individuals living longer than 5-6 years in the wild․ However‚ it self-seeds vigorously and may eventually form large colonies․ It is also a nectar source for native pollinators‚ like bees and butterflies․ Benefits They are a low perennial which forms clumps․ They bloom from April to June and can bloom once more later in the fall season․ They have also been introduced as a groundcover plant in home gardens․ They are good at this because these plants spread by rhizome‚ which is a stem that runs underground horizontally and produces new stems‚ and thus new plants‚ from its nodes․ Appearance The plant grows best in climate zones three to nine․ The flower petals‚ which are not fused to each other‚ vary in color from pale to dark violet‚ with orange-colored centers․ The flowers are flat‚ growing 1-1 ½ inches around; they typically measure three to four inches in height and six inches in width․ Flower leaves are about ¾ to 2 inches long and usually of one color‚ varying from light violet to dark violet or white toward the center of the flower․ Five petals make up the flower․ Although the top two petals of this perennial can be dark violet‚ the bottom three can be light blue or violet․ The plant thrives in sun to partial shade․ It grows in sandy or somewhat rocky soils‚ though the soil is often dry where it grows․

Benefits

They are a low perennial which forms clumps․ They bloom from April to June and can bloom once more later in the fall season․ They have also been introduced as a groundcover plant in home gardens․ They are good at this because these plants spread by rhizome‚ which is a stem that runs underground horizontally and produces new stems‚ and thus new plants‚ from its nodes․ Appearance The plant grows best in climate zones three to nine․ The flower petals‚ which are not fused to each other‚ vary in color from pale to dark violet‚ with orange-colored centers․ The flowers are flat‚ growing 1-1 ½ inches around; they typically measure three to four inches in height and six inches in width․ Flower leaves are about ¾ to 2 inches long and usually of one color‚ varying from light violet to dark violet or white toward the center of the flower․ Five petals make up the flower․ Although the top two petals of this perennial can be dark violet‚ the bottom three can be light blue or violet․ The plant thrives in sun to partial shade․ It grows in sandy or somewhat rocky soils‚ though the soil is often dry where it grows․

Appearance

The plant grows best in climate zones three to nine․ The flower petals‚ which are not fused to each other‚ vary in color from pale to dark violet‚ with orange-colored centers․

Flower leaves are about ¾ to 2 inches long and usually of one color‚ varying from light violet to dark violet or white toward the center of the flower․ Five petals make up the flower․

Although the top two petals of this perennial can be dark violet‚ the bottom three can be light blue or violet․ The plant thrives in sun to partial shade․ It grows in sandy or somewhat rocky soils‚ though the soil is often dry where it grows․

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Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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