PANSY

Plant Name: Pansy
Scientific Name: Viola × wittrockiana — Garden Pansy, Pansy
Type: Short-lived perennial, usually grown as a cool-season annual
Mature Height: 6–9 in
Mature Spread: 6–12 in
Growth Rate: Fast
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Moderate; 1–2 gal per plant per watering, about 2–3 times/week during establishment; keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
Foliage: Dark green, rounded to oval leaves; compact growth
Fall Color: Remains green through cool weather
Flower Color: Purple, blue, yellow, orange, red, white, and multicolored
Bloom Time: Fall through spring
Fruit: Small three-lobed capsules containing seeds
Hardiness Zones: 6–10 (−10°F to 40°F)
Features: Cold tolerant; colorful flowers; excellent for containers, borders, beds, and cool-season planting
Additional Facts: Pansies are cool-season plants that can tolerate light freezes and often overwinter in the Prescott area. They generally decline when sustained summer heat arrives. Pansies are actually a group of Viola hybrids, while “viola” usually refers to the smaller-flowered types