Johnny Jump-up (Viola cornuta) - These are such delightful little flowers that bring charm and grace to any summer landscape. They grow very easily from Viola seeds, and once established will even self-sow. They are not invasive just delightful! Johnny Jump Up wildflowers have been around for centuries and are native to the mountains of Spain and France. They are found growing in many temperate regions of the world, and they are widely admired for their bright little faces. Other common names you may have heard for this flower are Wild Pansy and Heartsease. Since they are cool weather flowers, Johnny Jump Up wildflowers will bloom in the spring, fade during the heat of summer, and will often return with a new flush of flowers in the fall.

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How to grow

How To Grow Johnny Jump Up From Seed: Sow Johnny Jump-up wildflower seeds directly outdoors in early spring or in the fall. The Viola seeds are tiny so do not cover the herb seeds with more than 1/16 of an inch of soil. Thin Johnny Jump Up seedlings to 6 inches apart. Johnny Jump-up plants likes moist, rich soil, but they are adaptable to a wide variety of soil types.

Sunny areas may be too hot in southern climates, while shady areas may be too cold in northern zones. Depending on your temperature zone, these wildflowers may grow in full sun to full shade. Trimming Johnny Jump-ups back in the heat of summer will encourage another flush of blooms in the fall.

• Sowing Rate: 3 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 7 pounds per acre
• Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
• Keep moist until germination
• Attracts bees and other pollinators
• Depth: Do not cover more than the thickness of the seed

Flower Specifications

This species has tri-colored blooms of purple, yellow and white and looks like mini-pansies. They usually grow in 3 - 6 inch clumps with heart-shaped leaves. The foliage is evergreen in some areas, but not very large.

• Height: 6 inches
• USDA Zones: 3 - 9
• Season: Perennial
• Deer Resistant: Yes

Pansy (Pansy Spooky Halloween Mix) - You may not have known it, but Pansies are the most sold flower in the world. There are two main types of pansies, clear or pure & faced or blotch. A pansy with a face/blotch, features a dark blotch in the center of the flower. Pansies are available in an amazing array of colors including this unique orange and black display. Pansy plants can overwinter in many areas if they had time to develop a good footing and are easy to grow for these raw, prime pansy seeds. Pansies rarely have any disease or insect problems making them very low maintenance. The Panola series of Pansy plants are a cross between a Pansy & Viola which results in medium sized flowers that hold up better in rain and snow than the much larger flowering pansy varieties.

Pansy (Pansy Frizzle Sizzle Yellow/Blue Swirl) - Wow! The most unique combination of blue and yellow, a blotch center, combined with a cats whisker effect and ruffled edges gives you with the most unique variety of pansy available! Pansy Frizzle Swizzle Yellow/Blue Swirl is a combination of all the best features of any pansy plant available! The cats whisker effect together with the frilly, ruffled edge is perfect union of yellow and blue shades. This pansy plant, grown from pansy seeds, will add interest to your bedding throughout the spring until the summer bedding blooms.

Pansy (Pansy Majestic Giants II Clear Purple) - This variety truly fits the person wanting a traditional solid color pansy. This deep purple pansy is beautiful and you won't want to take your eyes off of it. The Majestic Pansy varieties have been bred to take the heat of early fall pansy production and withstand the bitter cold northern winters, making it widely adaptable and extending its use beyond the typical pansy season. Grown easily from pansy seeds, it makes it one of the more desirable flower seeds available. For landscape, bedding, mixed containers in spring and fall.

Pansy (Pansy Mammoth Viva La Violet) - This Pansy series is called "Mammoth" for a reason. Larger, more tolerant and stronger, this new pansy series is the most uniform in an XL-pansy series. Viva La Violet Pansies branch quickly to fill a container or pot. If you are looking for robust garden performance and large flowers this pansy plant will give you just that. These Pansies were bred for stronger roots that will establish quickly in your home garden from pansy seeds. The flower seeds are not pelleted, but are raw and primed.

Pansy (Pansy Matrix Ocean) - For quick germination, this seed is raw and primed. Pansy Matrix is your best option for longer days and warmer growing. Beautiful lavender like blossoms load up these hardy pansy plants that only grow 8 inches tall. Shades of light lavender blue with blotch; can contain a small percentage of white with blotch depending on environment.

Pansy (Pansy Matrix Ocean Breeze Mix) - Pansy Matrix is your best option for longer days and warmer growing. This Ocean Breeze pansy seed mix contains: Blue Frost, Deep Blue Blotch, Ocean and White Blotch pansy seeds. These flower seeds are raw and primed and germinate very quickly.