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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

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) — The Tufted Pansy (Viola cornuta) is a low-growing perennial with a mounding habit; this plant prefers partial to full sun
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 71
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — This plant prefers partial to full sun exposure and well-draining soil; annual / perennial with blue and gold and lavender and
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — They prefer partial shade but can tolerate full sun in cooler climates as long as ample moisture is provided
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — rendering it an excellent choice for border fronts
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — <br><br>Its foliage forms a neat; regular deadheading will encourage additional blooms and prevent self-seeding
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — regular deadheading will encourage additional blooms and prevent self-seeding
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — plant Viola cornuta in zones 4 through 8 in well-drained soil that retains moisture; annual / perennial for full or half
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — This plant prefers partial to full sun exposure and well-draining soil; annual / perennial with blue and gold and, image 56
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — <br><br>Its foliage forms a neat
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 80
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 62
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — annual / perennial for full or half; these hardy plants often withstand light foot traffic and can enliven path edges with their
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — annual / perennial for full or half
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) — commonly known as the Tufted Pansy; the Tufted Pansy is notable for its extended blooming period from late spring to, image 58
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 54
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 65
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) — It showcases a profusion of charming, horned blooms in a variety of colors from spring through fall; with many varieties
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) — The Tufted Pansy is notable for its extended blooming period from late spring to early fall
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) — blue and gold and lavender and multi-colored and orange and pink and purple and violet and white and yellow flowers in the garden
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