Viola pedatifida, known variously as prairie violet, crow-foot violet, larkspur violet, purple prairie violet, and coastal violet, is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Canada and the United States.

Pedatifida means "palmately divided with cleft segments" in botanical Latin, in reference to the leaves, which look like a bird's foot.

Prairie violet grows 5-30 cm (2-12") tall with violet flowers. It is an acaulescent violet, meaning it lacks leaves on the flowering stems. Prairie violet flowers between March and June. The flowers are light violet, the lower three petals are white near the base, usually with some hairs.

Type: Hardy perennial

Hardiness zones: 3-7

Height: 6", 15cm

Location: Sun or part shade

Seeds per packet: 20

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