Viola pedata- Birds foot violet

Viola pedata- Birds foot violetBirdsfoot violet is named for the leaves which are parted and resemble a birds foot, Unlike most other violets this one grows in full or partial sun and tolerates poor soil conditions. It is a prolific self sower and will increase its numbers over time. One of the best plants of this type, it is a good choice for the rock garden and is a good companion to gold star grass.

It is a hardy plant

It has an unusual looking yellow bloom and fern-like foliage

it has a fairly long bloom period

It has purple blooms that grow on a single stem

The plant spreads by root eventually forming a large colony of plants which are actually one single plant

It grows in dry woodland conditions where other plants cannot grow

Like most ferns

It normally grows in low areas and north or east facing slopes

Wild ginger is a low growing plant about 6" to 12" inches in height

Suitable as a rock garden plant where it can be planted with other low growing plants

some dry and sunny but usually on rocky hillsides

its small size makes it easy to find room for in the natural garden