Viola pedata 'Eco Artist Palette' - BIRDFOOT VIOLET 'ECO ARTIST PALETTE'

Selection of unique native violet.

Little gem with divided leaves (reminding of bird foot) and bi-color flowers.

Best in drained, drier or dry soil, rock garden, crevice gardens, troughs, edges.

Doesn't seed around!

Blooming Time: April-May, with some reblooming later on till fall
Size: 4-6" high x 10-12" wide
USDA Zones: 4/5 to 8
Culture: Full sun, partial sun (half shade, if drainage is provided). Average soils, preferably with some drainage (sand, rock, gravel) - poor drainage can cause crown rot. Any pH (we grow it successfully in highly alkaline soil)
Moisture Needs: medium-dry to dry
Origin: Selected by Dr. Don Jacobs (Decatur, Georgia). His selections of native plats often carry the "Eco" in the names. The species is native to central and eastern part of USA, and parts of Canada, where can be found in rocky, open woods, sandy prairies, sandy pinelands. See the BONAP distribution map.
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes/yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: yes
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" perennial pot (1.22 pt/580 ml)

Plant combinations: Small and cute plant - plant where it's visible - edges of small beds, along stepping rocks, paths, rock gardens, sand beds, troughs, crevice gardens. Combine with smaller/small plants that can't overcrowd or smother this native pansy.

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