Aussie Finch Forum

Is the australian native violet (Viola hederacea) safe to plant in my aviary,

Donna,

Just searched everywhere through the net and it said ok ...for us. Don't know about the bird side of things. Evidently very high in Vitamin C both flowers and leaves . It does need a high moisture level to sustain itself, perhaps around your pond? Moist soil does cause some concerns though. On the other side, I would think the taste to them would be the dead giveaway and leave it alone, hopefully.

If you are game try it in a small area with some control birds and observe....do not use your besties!

Good luck

Ken