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Pansy

Pansy

Viola x wittrockiana

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 6aZone 8b

Pansies are compact flowering plants prized for their large, velvety flowers in nearly every color imaginable, often with distinctive face-like markings. They bloom prolifically in cool seasons and are excellent for beds, borders, and containers.

Overview

Form
mounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
0.5–1′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
semi-evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 6aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 6a to Zone 8b

pH Range

5.57.5
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 7.5

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

FallWinterSpring

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Native Range

hybrid cultivar (Viola species hybrids)

Function & Care

ediblepollinator nectary

Edible Parts

flower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with