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Viola X wittrockiana

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'

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:

Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.

Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.