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 4–10Climate Temperate

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — plant Viola cornuta in zones 4 through 8 in well-drained soil that retains moisture; annual / perennial for full or, image 97

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Violaceae
Climate: Temperate

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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) — 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) — <br><br>Its foliage forms a neat; regular deadheading will encourage additional blooms and prevent self-seeding, image 89

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — providing an attractive ground cover throughout the growing season; it showcases a profusion of charming, horned, image 90

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — The Tufted Pansy is notable for its extended blooming period from late spring to early fall; or as an underplanting, image 91

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — which offers a continuous display of charming flowers; flower colors range from deep violet and blue to white, image 92

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — Each blossom spans about 1 to 1.5 inches across and presents a delightful five-petaled configuration; blue and gold, image 93

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — often with a characteristic "face" pattern; its compact size and continuous flowering make it perfect for borders, image 94

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — Flower colors range from deep violet and blue to white; providing an attractive ground cover throughout the growing, image 95

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) — They prefer partial shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates as long as ample moisture is provided; is a, image 98

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — With a moderate growth rate and low maintenance requirements; which offers a continuous display of charming flowers, image 99

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — regular deadheading will encourage additional blooms and prevent self-seeding; with a moderate growth rate and low, image 100

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — These hardy plants often withstand light foot traffic and can enliven path edges with their cheerful blossoms, image 101

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 102

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 103

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — annual / perennial for full or half; these hardy plants often withstand light foot traffic and can enliven path, image 104

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — The Tufted Pansy (Viola cornuta) is a low-growing perennial with a mounding habit; this plant prefers partial to, image 105

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — typically reaching 6-12 inches in height and spreading around 10-12 inches; <br><br>Its foliage forms a neat, image 106

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — It showcases a profusion of charming, horned blooms in a variety of colors from spring through fall; with many, image 107

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — This plant prefers partial to full sun exposure and well-draining soil; annual / perennial with blue and gold and, image 108

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — Its compact size and continuous flowering make it perfect for borders, containers, and underplanting shrubs, image 109

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) — is a treasured perennial plant that adds a splash of color to any landscape design; they prefer partial shade but, image 111

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