Perennials
Bird's Foot Violet
Ideal for rock garden settings
Drought-tolerant once established
Attracts butterflies to your garden
Thrives in
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Year-RoundBird's Foot violet stands out with its distinct five-lobed, bird-like petals in shades of purple, blue, lavender, and occasionally white. Its intricate patterns and subtle markings add a touch of elegance to any garden space. Bird's foot violets are charming and visually captivating plants with many pleasing attributes incorporated into landscaping designs.
Bird's Foot Violets Are a Low Growing Groundcover
Bird's foot violet is a compact plant that usually grows at most 5 inches tall. It spreads out in low clusters of dense leaves and blossoms, making it ideal for gardeners looking for ground cover. Its narrow leaves blend nicely with grass or clover, adding a charming pop of color when it blooms. This flower is also a lovely addition to features like flowerbeds or tree edging. People often use plants around the base of taller flowers or as a border along walkways.
Bird's Foot Violets Have Stunning Blue Blooms
This plant features five-petaled blooms with three larger petals on the bottom and two smaller ones on the top. Typically, it has medium-purple petals with a soft, blue tint. Some variants have a rich, royal purple shade on the top two leaves, while others are such a pale purple that they appear almost white. All variants have a white streak along the center of the lower petal that draws attention to the dark, golden-yellow center of the flower.
It is named after the distinctive shape of its leaves. This compact plant features small bunches of dark green leaves. Each leaf separates into several narrow, spiky lobes that shape it like a bird's footprint. The leaves fan out in a graceful spray, making this plant look more appealing.
Bird's Foot Violets Bloom In Spring And Fall
Bird's Foot Violet is a perennial plant that can provide charm and beauty for most of the year. After staying dormant over the winter, this plant displays some bright green leaves in early spring. It then begins blooming in the middle of spring. Blossoms often last several weeks, and the plant can continue producing fresh blossoms if the conditions are right. In fall, it usually goes through a second round of blooming so that landscapers can enjoy even more beautiful purple flowers.
This Is How Your Plants Will Look upon Delivery
Bloom Season
Spring
Bloom/Foliage Color
Purple
Height at Maturity
Under 12"
Care
Bird's Foot Violet thrives in well-drained soil. Water often to keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. In early spring, fertilize sparingly with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer. Pull spent blossoms to promote more flowers and prevent self-seeding.
Plant Reproduction
Bird's Foot Violet spreads by rhizomes and seeds.
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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Unique Appearance:
Bird’s Foot Violet boasts distinctive, bird-like shaped flowers in vibrant purples and yellows. Its unusual blooms add a charming and exotic touch to any garden or landscape.
Natural Ground Cover:
With its spreading growth habit, Bird’s Foot Violet effectively covers ground, reducing weeds and preventing soil erosion. It’s an excellent choice for filling in bare spots or creating attractive ground cover.
Adaptable Growing Conditions:
It’s versatile and can grow in a variety of soil types and light conditions, from full sun to partial shade. This adaptability makes it a reliable choice for different garden settings.
Shade Tolerance:
Ideal for shady or woodland areas where other plants may struggle, the Bird's Foot Violet can brighten up dim spots with its vibrant blooms.
Caring Tips
How do I care for my Bird's Foot Violet?
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Care Tips
Bird's Foot Violet thrives in well-drained soil. Water often to keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. In early spring, fertilize sparingly with a balanced, all-purpose fertilizer. Pull spent blossoms to promote more flowers and prevent self-seeding.
Light Requirements
Bird's Foot Violet (Viola pedata) thrives in full sun to partial shade. It favors a spot with well-drained soil and benefits from afternoon shade in hotter climates. Adequate light promotes vigorous growth and vibrant flowering.
Hardy Planting Zones
3 • 4 • 5 • 6 • 7 • 8 • 9
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