Bird's foot violet
Viola pedata 'French Scented'
Also known as
Violet
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Partial Shade
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H5
RHS hardiness
-15°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
10cm | Max | 25cm |
5cm | Min | 10cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
Bird's foot violet Overview
It has a tufted habit with basal leaves which are divided into segments. The flowers have 2 upper petals of dark violet, and will bloom in mid spring.
Common problems with Bird's foot violet
How to propagate Bird's foot violet
Seed
Popagate by seed; the annuals sown according to flowering season. Species may also be propagated by seed in spring or autumn.
Cuttings
Usually the perennials and sub-shrubs are propagated by softwood cuttings in spring or they can be propagated by root division.
Division
Other uses of Bird's foot violet
Grown for their distinctive flowers. Attracts butterflies