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

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