Viola X wittrockiana

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Common Pansy

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Information by: Photographer: Steve Mullany

Description

This annual will grow 6"-10" tall and 9"-12" wide. It has shiny green leaves with flowers that come in a wide variety of colors and are in constant bloom from fall to spring.

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Width Range

Flower Color

Blue, Gold, Lavender, Purple, Violet, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Fall, Constant

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

High

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.