Common Name
Bird's foot violet
Birdfoot violet
Bird-foot violet
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
0.8
Width (ft)
0.3 -
0.8
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Dry rocky or sandy forests, woodlands, barrens, clearings, and road banks. Frequent to common in the mountains, Piedmont, and inner Coastal Plain; rare in the outer Coastal Plain.
Wildlife Value: This plant supports Fritillary butterfly larvae. Host plant for fritillary butterflies. Members of the genus Viola supports specialized bees.
Flower Color
Blue
Cream/White
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Bloom Month
March
April
May
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
29
Tolerates
Nurseries that may carry live plant