Viola Eco Artist Palette

Viola pedata 'Eco Artist Palette'

Common Name: Birdfoot Violet, Mountain Pansy

A selection of the US native Birdfoot Violet, distinct in the Violet world for its bi-color flowers and narrow dissected foliage resembling that of a bird's foot. 'Eco Artist Palette' forms a dense clump of foliage that is covered in flowers beginning in spring. The superior petals are a dark purple while the lateral and interior petals are a lilac blue. Expect sporadic rebloom until fall frost.

Unlike other Violets the Birdfoot Violet requires full sun and well drained soils to thrive. This species also has improved garden performance compared with the genus and is considerably less "weedy." In 25 years of observing Viola pedata we have yet to see a seedling.

Height:

4.0-6.0 Inches

Spread:

12.0-14.0 Inches

Hardiness Zones:

4,5,6,7,8

Flower Color:

Purple shades

Blue shades

Multicolored

Foliage Color:

Green shades

Sunlight:

Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)

Water Requirements:

Low Water Needs

Average Water Needs

Soil Quality:

Poor Soil Quality

Average Soil Quality

Soil Chemistry:

Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)

Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)

Alkaline Soil (pH > 7.0)

Bloomtime:

Early Spring

Mid Spring

Attracts Wings:

Bee Friendly

Critter Resistant:

Deer Resistant

Growth Rate:

Medium

Garden Style:

Eclectic

Rock Garden

Other Features:

Border Plant

Edging

Attractive Foliage

Small

Miniature

Origin:

Not Native to North America