Viola pedatifida
Common name: Prairie Violet
Prairie Violet has deep blue flowers that are five-petaled, the middle one being spurred. This clump-forming plant grows to 8” tall. Easily grown in moist, humusy, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Prairie Violet is easily confused for Bird's Foot Violet (Viola pedata). The easiest way to tell them apart is whether or not the flowers are bearded. Birdsfoot Violet is beardless and has larger flowers, up to 1½ inches across. This dainty wildflower is perfect for borders and rock gardens.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Spring
Urban environment
Requires Protected Site
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Savannas
Growth form
Ground cover, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Violet Blue
Fall color
None
Size
- Mature height
- 4 Inches
- Mature width
- 6 Inches
- Max height
- 8 Inches
- Max width
- 8 Inches
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