{"title":"Viola","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Viola\" has many meanings in the English language. Viola is a musical instrument, a genus of butterflies, and a genus of flowering perennials. In the plant world, the term viola also has a special meaning that indicates size. Several of the 400 species in the genus viola have been heavily hybridized, while others remain untouched. Violas have many common names including pansy, viola, violetta, and violet. True violets are not related to African violets in the genus \u003cem\u003eSaintpaulia\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eViola (Violet) Growing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe US native, Viola pedata, is considered by some to be difficult to grow because it does not tolerate wet feet. Viola pedata must be grown in very well-drained (sandy or gravelly) soil. When the soil is correct, Viola pedata is a small, colorful, clumping, hardy perennial that is perfect for a rock garden or as a container plant. When you are ready to buy viola for your perennial garden, we hope you'll check out our online offering of viola for sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our in-depth article on \u003ca title=\"Article on Viola pedata\" href=\"..\/blogs\/articles\/viola-pedata-birds-foot-violet\"\u003eViola pedata\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"viola-pedata-eco-artist-palette","title":"Viola pedata Eco Artist Palette","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis splendid selection of our US native \u003ca title=\"Viola pedata\" href=\"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/products\/viola-pedata\"\u003eViola pedata\u003c\/a\u003e comes from native plant pioneer, the late Dr. Don Jacobs of Decatur, Georgia. Viola pedata 'Eco Artist Palette' makes a small clump (3\" tall x 3\" wide) composed of finely dissected leaves that resemble...what else, bird's feet. The tight clumps of Viola pedata are topped with pansy-like flowers in April\/May, usually with some reflowering in late summer\/early fall. Unlike the typical blue flowers, Viola 'Eco Artist Palette' has two dark blue-purple upper petals contrasting with three near-white lower petals. Viola pedata has reportedly edible leaves and flowers although we haven't yet had enough to indulge. If that's not enough, Viola pedata is used to treat coughs, colds, and dysentery. At home in a sunny, well-drained rock garden, Viola pedata is one of the few viola species in an otherwise weedy genus that we allow in our garden.\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Plant Delights Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21027874565,"sku":"7215","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/files\/Viola-pedata-Eco-Artist-Palette.i-7215.s-65998.r-1.jpg?v=1787668701"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1527\/8799\/collections\/Viola-pedata-Eco-Artist-Palette-1900x350_be4a5056-89e5-4580-a133-79437b4ec936.jpg?v=1688999074","url":"https:\/\/www.plantdelights.sbs\/collections\/viola.oembed","provider":"Plant Delights Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}