Bird's Foot Violet (Viola pedata)
Growing on a rocky hillside along a dirt road within a dense mixed hardwood/coniferous forest in NW Georgia (Gordon County), US.
Viola pedata is a native plant to Georgia and grows well in rocky, well-drained soils. It is usually found only in the wild as it is quite picky about its growing conditions and propagation.

''Viola pedata'', the birdsfoot violet, bird's-foot violet, or mountain pansy, is a violet native to sandy areas in eastern North America. It favors well drained, acidic soils in full to partial sun environments. It is difficult to cultivate in typical garden environments because it does not tolerate rich, organic garden soils and excess moisture.
