Sunday, February 7, 2010

Viola tricolor

Johnny-Jump-Up

Hardiness: to -45
Sun: full sun to part shade; doesn't bloom well in deep shade
Soil: best in fertile, well-drained soil, but not fussy
Water: average
Height: 6” – 12”
Spacing: 6" - 9"
Bloom time: fall, winter, spring
Blooms: yellow, blue, white, violet, orange, red, lavender, apricot, mauve;
with and without "faces"
Foliage:
Propagation: seeds
Additional notes:
Absolutely charming!
Perennial grown as an annual.
Doesn't care for hot weather.
It will reseed itself.




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