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Tufted Pansy

Viola Cornuta

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Overview

The Tufted Pansy (Viola cornuta) is a low-growing perennial with a mounding habit, typically reaching 6-12 inches in height and spreading around 10-12 inches. It showcases a profusion of charming, horned blooms in a variety of colors from spring through fall. This plant prefers partial to full sun exposure and well-draining soil. Its compact size and continuous flowering make it perfect for borders, containers, and underplanting shrubs. Hardiness zones 4-8.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 4–10Type Annual, PerennialClimate Temperate
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — annual / perennial for full or half; these hardy plants often withstand light foot traffic and can enliven path, image 78
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — or as an underplanting for taller species; each blossom spans about 1 to 1.5 inches across and presents a delightful, image 88Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — These hardy plants often withstand light foot traffic and can enliven path edges with their cheerful blossomsTufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — it reaches a modest height of 6 to 10 inches with a similar spread of 6 to 12 inches; the Tufted Pansy (Viola, image 60Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — which offers a continuous display of charming flowersTufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — providing an attractive ground cover throughout the growing season; it showcases a profusion of charming, horned blooms in aTufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — Each blossom spans about 1 to 1.5 inches across and presents a delightful five-petaled configuration+126

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual, Perennial
Family
Violaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — annual / perennial for full or half; these hardy plants often withstand light foot traffic and can enliven path, image 78
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — or as an underplanting for taller species; each blossom spans about 1 to 1.5 inches across and presents a delightful, image 88
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — These hardy plants often withstand light foot traffic and can enliven path edges with their cheerful blossoms
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — it reaches a modest height of 6 to 10 inches with a similar spread of 6 to 12 inches; the Tufted Pansy (Viola, image 60
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — which offers a continuous display of charming flowers
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — providing an attractive ground cover throughout the growing season; it showcases a profusion of charming, horned blooms in a
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — Each blossom spans about 1 to 1.5 inches across and presents a delightful five-petaled configuration
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — It showcases a profusion of charming, horned blooms in a variety of colors from spring through fall; with many, image 81
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — The Tufted Pansy (Viola cornuta) is a low-growing perennial with a mounding habit; this plant prefers partial to, image 53
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — commonly known as the Tufted Pansy; the Tufted Pansy is notable for its extended blooming period from late spring to, image 110
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — Flower colors range from deep violet and blue to white
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — it reaches a modest height of 6 to 10 inches with a similar spread of 6 to 12 inches; the Tufted Pansy (Viola cornuta) is a
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — blue and gold and lavender and multi-colored and orange and pink and purple and violet and white and yellow flowers, image 76
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — rendering it an excellent choice for border fronts; it reaches a modest height of 6 to 10 inches with a similar, image 113
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — it reaches a modest height of 6 to 10 inches with a similar spread of 6 to 12 inches
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — annual / perennial with blue and gold and lavender and multi-colored and orange and pink and purple and violet and, image 77
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — annual / perennial with blue and gold and lavender and multi-colored and orange and pink and purple and violet and white and
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — annual / perennial with blue and gold and lavender and multi-colored and orange and pink and purple and violet and, image 51
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — with many varieties showcasing striking bicolored petals.<br><br>For optimal growth; plant Viola cornuta in zones 4, image 96
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — rendering it an excellent choice for border fronts; it reaches a modest height of 6 to 10 inches with a similar, image 87
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — it reaches a modest height of 6 to 10 inches with a similar spread of 6 to 12 inches; the Tufted Pansy (Viola, image 112
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — They prefer partial shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates as long as ample moisture is provided; is a, image 72
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — This plant prefers partial to full sun exposure and well-draining soil
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — which offers a continuous display of charming flowers; flower colors range from deep violet and blue to white
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