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Anderson, Beth
Viola pedatifida G. Don
Crow-foot violet, Prairie violet
Violaceae (Violet Family)
USDA Symbol: VIPE2
USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.
A 4-8 in. violet with deeply lobed leaves and pale purple flowers. Bilaterally symmetrical, blue-violet flowers facing outward and hanging atop leafless stalks barely taller than tufted leaves.
The deep blue-violet flowers and divided leaves resemble those of larkspurs (Delphinium), hence the common name.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AR , AZ , CO , IA , IL , IN , KS , MI , MN , MO , MT , ND , NE , NM , OH , OK , SD , WI , WYCanada: MB
Native Distribution: PA to Alt., s. to AR, OK, NM & AZ
Native Habitat: Prairies; dry openings
USDA Native Status: L48(N), CAN(N)
Growing Conditions
Light Requirement: SunSoil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Mesic to dry soils.
Conditions Comments: Not Available
Propagation
Description: Stratified seed planted in fallSeed Collection: Not Available
Seed Treatment: Cold, moist stratification for 2 months
Commercially Avail: yes
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USDA: Find Viola pedatifida in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Viola pedatifida in the Flora of North America (if available)
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Metadata
Record Modified: 2007-01-01Research By: TWC Staff
