• A close-up of a vibrant purple flower of the Crowfoot Violet (Viola pedatifida) shows deeply veined petals with darker streaks leading into the flower's pale center. The background is softly blurred with green foliage, drawing attention to the intricate texture of the bloom.
  • The pale bluish-purple flower of the Crowfoot Violet (Viola pedatifida) stands above finely divided, feathery green leaves. The ground is scattered with dark bark and debris, creating contrast against the delicate blossom and slender stems.
  • Clusters of Crowfoot Violet (Viola pedatifida) grow low to the ground, with narrow, deeply lobed leaves forming soft mounds around the purple flowers. The plants are scattered across dry, rocky soil, giving a sense of their natural prairie habitat.
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Viola pedatifida - Crowfoot Violet

Viola pedatifida - Crowfoot Violet

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Crowfoot Violet is a low-growing prairie perennial known for its finely divided, deeply lobed leaves that resemble tiny crow's feet. In spring to early summer, it produces vibrant violet-purple flowers with a darker purple center, creating a striking contrast against the delicate foliage. An important early-season nectar source for native bees, small butterflies, and other pollinators, it also serves as a larval host plant for fritillary butterfly species.

Well-adapted to dry, open grasslands and sunny prairie sites, Crowfoot Violet thrives in well-drained soils and is highly tolerant of drought and heat. Its tidy clumps make it a beautiful addition to rock gardens, prairie plantings, native wildflower gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Moderately deer resistant, while young growth may be lightly browsed, established plants persist and spread gently over time.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Intermediate
Growing Difficulty: Intermediate
Speed of Growth: Moderate
Age to First Bloom: 2

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

Important Information - The "Plant Sizes" are provided as a general guideline for plant selection. The "Blooming Window" indicates the general period when the species is in bloom, not how long an individual plant will flower.

Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

12

Light Conditions

  • Sun

Soil Conditions

  • Well Drained
  • Loam
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly

Height

  • Under 6"
  • Under 12"

Width

  • Under 6"
  • Under 12"

Bloom Colour

  • Lavender Blue

Month of Bloom

  • May
  • June

Vigorousness

  • Moderate

Deer Resistance

  • Moderate

Features

  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Fall Color
  • Used as Groundcover
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Edible Parts
  • Toxic or Posionous Parts
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

Distribution Info

Native to central North America, Crowfoot Violet is found in AB, SK, MB, and ON, extending southward into the central U.S.. It thrives in dry prairies, meadows, and other dry, sunny habitats.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

While specific medicinal or edible uses of Viola pedatifida are not well-documented, various violet species have been used traditionally for their edible leaves and flowers, which are high in vitamins A and C.

⚠️ Toxicity Note: Roots, fruits and seeds should be avoided as they can cause gastrointestinal upset.