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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) — It showcases a profusion of charming, horned blooms in a variety of colors from spring through fall; with many, image 55

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

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) — 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) — it reaches a modest height of 6 to 10 inches with a similar spread of 6 to 12 inches; the Tufted Pansy (Viola, image 86

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

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — plant Viola cornuta in zones 4 through 8 in well-drained soil that retains moisture

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — often with a characteristic "face" pattern

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 for full or half; these hardy plants often withstand light foot traffic and can enliven path, image 104

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

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — often with a characteristic "face" pattern; its compact size and continuous flowering make it perfect for borders, image 68

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — The Tufted Pansy (Viola cornuta) is a low-growing perennial with a mounding habit

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — The Tufted Pansy (Viola cornuta) is a low-growing perennial with a mounding habit; this plant prefers partial to, image 79

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) — or as an underplanting for taller species; each blossom spans about 1 to 1.5 inches across and presents a delightful

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

Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — typically reaching 6-12 inches in height and spreading around 10-12 inches

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

Viola Cornuta

Viola Cornuta

Viola Cornuta

Viola Cornuta

Viola Cornuta

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