Viola Species, Field Pansy, Johnny Jump Up

Violabicolor

Family
Violaceae (vy-oh-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Viola (vy-OH-la)
Species
bicolor (BY-kul-ur)
Synonym
Viola rafinesquei
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ellendale, Delaware

Benton, Kentucky

Brookeville, Maryland

Buffalo, Texas

Longview, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

Great Cacapon, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Lucketts, VA (Zone 7a) | February 2012 | neutral

Plesant, self-sowing annual.

Johnny-Jump-Up is viola tricolor, a different species.

C
Benton County, MO (Zone 5a) | December 2007 | positive

Also called Johnny Jump Up. Flowers range in color from a creamy white to a blue. Lowest petal yellow toward base.

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