Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) - A Vibrant Addition to Your Garden
The Pansy, scientifically known as Viola x wittrockiana, is a popular perennial often grown as an annual. Planted in the fall and typically removed in spring, these charming bedding plants provide striking ground cover. Standing 6 inches tall and wide, they showcase spatulate leaves with crenate margins. Their colorful flowers bloom in spring and summer, featuring five petals with various color patterns, including possible "eyes." Thriving in full sun, Pansies are perfect for borders and can be propagated from seeds. Suitable for garden zones 6-8, they are a delightful hybrid addition.
Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) - A Vibrant Addition to Your Garden
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BOTANICAL NAME • VIOLA X WITTROCKIANA
PRONUNCIATION • vie - OH - lah
COMMON NAME • Pansy
FAMILY • Violaceae
Life Cycle • Perennial that is grown as an annual • Planted in fall, ripped out in spring
Growth Habit • Bedding plant, groundcover • 6” tall and wide
ARRANGEMENT • Alternate
Leaf Shape and Size • Spatulate • Length 1” - 1 1/4” • Width 1/2”
MARGIN • Crenate
VEINS • Palmate
COMPOSITION • Simple
FLOWER • Spring/Summer • May or may not have eyes • Many colors • 5 petals - 4 at top and 1 at bottom
Environment • Sun
USE • Border
CULTURAL PRACTICES • Propagate by seed
ZONES • 6 - 8 (winter hardy)
NATIVE OF: • Introduced Hybrid