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European field pansy

European field pansy

Viola arvensis

groundcover☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 6aZone 10b

A delicate annual or winter annual wildflower with small purple, yellow, and white pansy-like flowers. Often used as a cool-season bedding plant in gardens.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.25–0.5′ tall × 0.5–1′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 6aZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 10b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe

Function & Care

ediblepollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

flowerleaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed