Pansy / Viola

85 days. These dainty, dime-sized blooms are adorable. The petals are colored like fresh-churned spring butter with a dollop of jammy plum at each center. Plants average 3-4 inches tall by 4-6 inches wide. These one-of-a-kind dwarf violas look super sweet peeking out of tiny pots, tucked into the fairy garden or planted in borders and beds or window boxes. The blooms are edible, topping baked goods with a perfect touch of elegance.

• 6-12 hrs Sun
• Sprouts in 5-8 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 62-68 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 6"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola cornuta

Growing Tips: Perennial in zones 4-9. Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Grow in full sun to partial shade. Best in cool conditions. Likes a cool, moist, woodsy soil. Occasionally self-sows.

85 days. A luxurious, antique variety with 1-2 inch blooms that are a dazzling ruby color with gilded gold eyes and edges. The crimson and gold tones make for a classic addition to beds, borders, containers and window boxes. This regal variety dates from before the 1940s.

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 5-8 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 62-68 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
  
• Plant Spacing: 6"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Viola comuta
  

Growing Tips: Perennial in zones 4-9. Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Grow in full sun to partial shade. Best in cool conditions. Likes a cool, moist, woodsy soil. Occasionally self-sows.

Annual. Plant a bed of luxuriant and lavish crushed velvet blooms! These flowers are edible and really add a touch of regal beauty to your culinary creations. A cool weather flower that flourishes in light shade. Try them in planters, pots, beds, and borders.

• Full Sun/Part Sun
• Sprouts in 4-7 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 60-70 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-9"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola x wittrockiana

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in very early spring for summer blooms, or late summer for fall blooms. Likes cool, moist, woodsy soil, cool to cold temps. Occasionally self-sows.

Perhaps the boldest black flower in the garden, with blooms the color of India ink, and a diminutive yellow eye. The design possibilities are endless with this variety, from container mixes to en masse planting in beds and borders. The compact, floriferous plants reach 6 inches tall and look fantastic planted chockablock for a dramatic effect! Don’t forget: these flowers are also edible!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 10-20 days
• Ideal Temperature: 62-68 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 6-9”
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola x wittrockiana  

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in very early spring (or late summer for fall blooms). Seeds need darkness to germinate; cover soil surface with cardboard or enclose pots in black plastic; remove as soon as sprouts begin to appear. Grow in full sun to partial shade. Likes cool, moist, woodsy soil, cool-to-cold temps. Occasionally self-sows.

Perennial zones 5-9 or grow as an annual. It really lives up to its name, with large blooms in a mesmerizing shade of blue! Plants reach 6 inches tall and can be tucked into pots, window boxes, beds and borders. The beautiful blue blooms are edible. 

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-7 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 62-68 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 6-9"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola cornuta

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in very early spring (or late summer for fall blooms). Grow in full sun to partial shade. Likes cool, moist, woodsy soil, cool to cold temps. Occasionally self-sows.

85 days. A charming antique black pansy popularized by E.A. Bowles, a prominent horticulturist of the late 19th and early 20th century. Bowles wrote of this deep purple to inky black pansy in his book My Garden in Spring, where he described it as “... a very charming little weed, sowing itself freely, and when in full bloom it has a wonderfully friendly and cheerful look in the yellow Cyclopean eye in the middle of its almost black face.” He noted that a friend, Dr. Lowe (a member of the Royal Horticultural Society) had given him seeds for the lovely pansy and after growing it on display at his gardens, visitors began to call the variety “Bowles Black.” Plants stand 6 inches tall and are great for beds, borders, pots, and baskets, or grow them as Bowles did… in the rock garden.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-7 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 62-68 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 6-9"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola cornuta

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in very early spring (or late summer for fall blooms). Grow in full sun to partial shade. Likes cool, moist, woodsy soil, cool to cold temps. Occasionally self-sows.

Annual. A stunning re-selection of the striped pansies and violas of yesteryear, these vibrant beauties have disappeared, so we are excited to bring back this color scheme to the garden again. So appropriately named, the petals have the look of a painting, each bloom with its own unique markings. This pansy loves cool weather, and the flowers are edible and delicious, perfect for salads, desserts, garnishes, and more! The blooms are striking and will make a statement in pots, borders, and beds.

• Full Sun/Part Sun
• Sprouts in 4-7 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 60-70 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-9"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola cornuta

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in very early spring for summer blooms, or late summer for fall blooms. Likes cool, moist, woodsy soil, cool to cold temps. Occasionally self-sows.

Annual. A darling little cottage flower that is hard to find! Reaching just 8" high and wide, this might just be the most adorable flower we've ever seen! Fragrant blooms are sweetheart pink with two prominent petals, giving this ears like a bunny. Your fairy gardens, containers, beds, and borders will sing with cheer wherever Bunny Ears viola grows! A cool weather-loving, shade-tolerant bloom ideal for all your landscapes.

• Full Sun/Part Sun
• Sprouts in 4-7 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 60-70 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-9"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola cornuta

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in very early spring for summer blooms, or late summer for fall blooms. Likes cool, moist, woodsy soil, cool to cold temps. Occasionally self-sows.

Annual. A sky blue pansy representing one of the rarest and most sought-after colors in the plant kingdom! These cool blue blooms are just the trick for pots, borders, and beds. They’re glorious in blocks of color or as an accent to other hues! Add this tranquil edible flower to your dishes for a gorgeous culinary presentation. Delicious in salads and spring rolls!

• Full Sun/Part Sun
• Sprouts in 4-7 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 60-70 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-9"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola x wittrockiana

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in very early spring for summer blooms, or late summer for fall blooms. Likes cool, moist, woodsy soil, cool to cold temps. Occasionally self-sows.

Perennial (USDA zones 6-9) also grown as an annual. A complete rainbow of vibrant, sunny faces. This happy medley of colors is perfect for containers, beds and borders, and is also suitable for hanging baskets. 6 inches tall and 10 inches wide.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-7 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 62-68 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 6-9"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola cornuta

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in very early spring (or late summer for fall blooms). Grow in full sun to partial shade. Likes cool, moist, woodsy soil, cool to cold temps. Occasionally self-sows.

Annual. A true golden girl, this gilded beauty was an All America Selection winner way back in 1938, and she is still shining bright in gardens today! Medium to large pure gold blooms are solid gold in color. They look stunning planted en masse, especially in borders and beds, but they also make a splendid potted flower. Plants are cold loving and will tolerate shade. The edible flowers add a touch of regal elegance to baked goods and other culinary creations in need of jazzing up!

• Full Sun/Part Sun
• Sprouts in 4-7 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 60-70 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-9"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola x wittrockiana

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in very early spring for summer blooms, or late summer for fall blooms. Likes cool, moist, woodsy soil, cool to cold temps. Occasionally self-sows.

This artsy pansy blends dusky tones of olive green with splashes of coffee, yellow and tortoise, giving the blooms an avant garde edge. These are certainly not your grandmother’s pansies! These tidy 10 inch tall plants will sparkle in beds, borders and in salads!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 5-8 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 62-68 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 6"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola x wittrockiana

Growing Tips: Perennial in zones 4-9. Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Grow in full sun to partial shade. Best in cool conditions. Likes a cool, moist, woodsy soil. Occasionally self-sows.

85 days. A dainty and delightful pansy, with starkly contrasted, bi-colored petals of lemon yellow and plum purple. These cold-hardy plants reach just 8 inches in height, making them an ideal choice for containers, hanging baskets, beds, borders and more.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-7 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 62-68 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 6-9"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola cornuta

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in very early spring (or late summer for fall blooms). Grow in full sun to partial shade. Likes cool, moist, woodsy soil, cool to cold temps. Occasionally self-sows.

A throwback to the smaller antique pansies, with a lovely mix of shades from plum to to bronze with canary yellow centers. Tuck these tidy 8-inch tall beauties into beds, borders, containers and cottage gardens and don’t forget that the blooms are also edible!

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 5-8 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 62-68 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
  
• Plant Spacing: 6"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Viola wittrockiana
  

Growing Tips: Perennial in zones 4-9. Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Grow in full sun to partial shade. Best in cool conditions. Likes a cool, moist, woodsy soil. Occasionally self-sows.

Annual. Also known as Ullswater, the deep blue of this pansy is named for the sparkling Alpine waters of Lake Thun in Switzerland. This heirloom is perfect for bouquets, and is delicious in syrups and jellies! Plant a bed of pure blue beauty this year!

• Full Sun/Part Sun
• Sprouts in 4-7 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 60-70 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-9"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola x wittrockiana

85 days. Beautiful bi-colored blooms make this pansy stand out in a crowd. Snow white and boysenberry-colored petals really pop. These sweetheart blooms are versatile for a number of uses, from filling pots and window boxes to beds and borders. A darling edible flower.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 5-8 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 62-68 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 6"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola cornuta

Growing Tips: Perennial in zones 4-9. Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Grow in full sun to partial shade. Best in cool conditions. Likes a cool, moist, woodsy soil. Occasionally self-sows.

Annual. Wildly illuminating purple and white petals make this Swiss giant type pansy glow in the garden! The tidy 8 to 10 inch tall plants are covered in massive, 3" flower heads. A superb selection for beds, borders and containers. Gorgeous edible blooms on this classic pansy of yesteryear!

• 85 Days
• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-7 Days
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Ideal Temperature: 60-70 F
• Plant Spacing: 6-9" 
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola x withrockiana

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in very early spring (or late summer for fall blooms). Grow in full sun to partial shade. Likes cool, moist, woodsy soil, cool to cold temps. Occasionally self-sows.

70 days to bloom. Perennial grown as an annual. Dainty bi-colored blooms perch atop super dwarf plants that grow just four inches tall and six inches wide. These cuties are excellent for containers, hanging baskets, beds and borders. Their cottage garden charm is perfect for the garden, and the edible flowers look darling on the plate!

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 4-7 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 62-68 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 6-9"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola cornuta

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in very early spring (or late summer for fall blooms). Grow in full sun to partial shade. Likes cool, moist, woodsy soil, cool to cold temps. Occasionally self-sows.

85 days. A gleaming golden viola that adds a ray of sunshine to designs. Plants are smothered with golden blooms, and the petals have purple veining, making a gorgeous tiger stripe. This viola is ideal for container planting, especially when grown alongside tulips! Also perfect for beds, borders and window boxes. Try topping your culinary creations with these regal blooms.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 5-8 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 62-68 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 6"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola cornuta

Growing Tips: Perennial in zones 4-9. Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Grow in full sun to partial shade. Best in cool conditions. Likes a cool, moist, woodsy soil. Occasionally self-sows.

Enjoy a rainbow of HUGE flowers! Annual. Enjoy a rainbow of HUGE flowers! A charming mix of bold tones from blue to plum, gold and tangerine, even including a splash of bicolored petals. This glorious potpourri of gem tones will enliven your beds, borders, flower pots, and even the dinner plate, as the petals are edible! Tidy and compact plants reach just 8-10 inches tall, making them a perfect choice for window boxes!

• 6-12 hours of Sun
• Sprouts in 4-7 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 62-68 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
  
• Plant Spacing: 6-9"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
  
• Viola x wittrockiana
  

Growing Tips: Start seeds indoors in very early spring (or late summer for fall blooms). Grow in full sun to partial shade. Likes cool, moist, woodsy soil, cool to cold temps. Occasionally self-sows.

85 days. This is a gorgeous viola with blooms the color of wine and plum, with a small yellow eye. This versatile cool-weather flower is very well suited to beds and borders, as well as container plantings like window boxes and pots on the front porch. This edible flower makes a delightful decoration for your most eye-catching recipes.

• Full Sun
• Sprouts in 5-8 Days
• Ideal Temperature: 62-68 Degrees F
• Seed Depth: Surface Sow
• Plant Spacing: 6"
• Frost Hardy: Yes
• Viola cornuta

Growing Tips: Perennial in zones 4-9. Start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Grow in full sun to partial shade. Best in cool conditions. Likes a cool, moist, woodsy soil. Occasionally self-sows.