| | | Family | Violaceae | | Plant Type | herbaceous perennial | | Zone | USDA: 3a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2 | | Care Level | low, easy, suitable for beginners. | | Height | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in) | | Spread | 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in) | | Light | full sun to partial shade | | Soil Moisture | average to moist, well-drained | | Soil Type | clay to sandy | | Soil pH | acidic to alkaline | | | Description | The herbaceous perennial Viola pedatifida (larkspur violet) bears showy blossoms during late spring to early summer. | | Typical Uses | Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, edging, ground cover and wild flower. | | Cautions | Where conditions are favourable, Viola pedatifida (larkspur violet) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. | | |