VIOLA

Plant Name: Viola

Scientific Name: Viola spp. — Viola, Johnny-Jump-Up, Horned Violet

Type: Herbaceous perennial; commonly grown as a cool-season annual

Mature Height: 4–10 in

Mature Spread: 6–12 in

Growth Rate: Fast

Sun: Full sun to partial shade

Water: Moderate; approximately 1–2 gal per plant per watering, 2–3 times/week during establishment; keep soil evenly moist but well-drained

Foliage: Small, rounded to heart-shaped green leaves; compact growth

Fall Color: Remains green through cool weather

Flower Color: Purple, blue, yellow, white, orange, and combinations

Bloom Time: Fall through spring; may bloom again in cooler summer weather

Fruit: Small three-lobed seed capsules

Hardiness Zones: 3–9, depending on species

Features: Cold tolerant; long blooming season; compact habit; excellent for containers, borders, beds, and mass plantings

Additional Facts: Violas generally have smaller flowers and a more compact growth habit than traditional pansies. They tolerate cold well and are excellent cool-season plants for the Prescott area. Pansies are actually a group of Viola hybrids, while “viola” usually refers to the smaller-flowered types