birdfoot violet
Also known as: bird's foot violet; crowfoot violet; cut-leav'd violet; pansy violet
A small, semi-evergreen perennial, to around 5cm high, with leaves divided into narrow, linear lobes. In late spring and early summer, produces pale violet, white or sometimes bicoloured flowers, with yellow centres and widely spaced petals
Scientific classification
- Species
- birdfoot violet (Viola pedata)
- Genus
- Viola
- Family
- Violaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of birdfoot violet
Distribution map
Eastern North America
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of birdfoot violet
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birdfoot violet care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed
Growing
GrowingNeeds a well-drained growing medium; thrives in sandy loam. Prefers full sun but will tolerate light shade. Best grown in an alpine house or container
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to crown rot
Pests
Generally pest-free, but may be susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids and glasshouse red spider mite
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