Botanical Name: Viola tricolor
Common Name: Johnny-jump-up Type of Plant: dicot: annual Character annual Habit of Growth: Overall Shape small clumping, upright annual forming a sprawling, dense mass topped by small, 3/4" pansy-like flowers Height to 12" Spread to 12" Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor half-shade to full sun Soil prefers a rich, moist soil Hardiness hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves ovate to lanceolate, crenate margins sometimes deeply lobed, stipules large below flowers Flowers to 3/4" across, usually yellow, purple and white; varies in proportions Fruit small 3-valved capsule; re-seeds heavily Propagation: seed Usage: in borders, low beds, as a facer plant works well in masses, under trees, as a bulb cover, or in containers Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering Fertilizing balanced at planting, feed every 2-3 wks. with low N fert. Pruning remove spent blooms, pinch back frequently Pests/Diseases aphids, spider mites Special Conditions/Other may survive as a perennial in mild winter areas Origin: Northern Europe Family: Violaceae Notes: |
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