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Johnny Jump Up

Viola Tricolor

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Overview

The Johnny Jump Up (Viola tricolor) is an endearing, self-seeding perennial. It boasts tri-colored, velvety petals in purple, yellow, and white. Typically, this diminutive flower reaches 4-6 inches in height and spreads 4-8 inches. It flourishes in full to partial sun and well-drained soil. Robust and frost-tolerant, it adds a splash of charming, long-lasting blooms to borders and containers from spring to frost.

Sun ShadeWater MediumZones 6–10Type AnnualClimate Temperate

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — long-lasting blooms to borders and containers from spring to frost; that Viola tricolor is known to attract butterflies and

Culture

Sun: Shade
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Annual
Family: Violaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — colorful appearance and low maintenance requirements make it an alluring addition to their garden; robust and, image 69

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — whimsical tapestry when interplanted with bulbs or other low-growing perennials; it adds a splash of charming

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — whimsical tapestry when interplanted with bulbs or other low-growing perennials; it adds a splash of charming, image 112

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — Robust and frost-tolerant; long-lasting blooms to borders and containers from spring to frost, image 155

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — whimsical tapestry when interplanted with bulbs or other low-growing perennials; it adds a splash of charming, image 87

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — Viola tricolor blossoms profusely in the cooler months of spring and fall, image 88

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — annual with multi-colored and yellow blooms; with a USDA hardiness zone range of 4 to 9, image 149

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — annual with multi-colored and yellow blooms

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — It boasts tri-colored, velvety petals in purple, yellow, and white

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — tricolor blooms that typically consist of purple; making it an excellent choice for edging, image 159

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — it adds a splash of charming; and if deadheaded regularly

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — multi-colored and yellow flowers in the garden; is a delightful and hardy perennial, image 73

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — annual with multi-colored and yellow blooms; with a USDA hardiness zone range of 4 to 9, image 124

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — It boasts tri-colored, velvety petals in purple, yellow, and white; or for creating a natural, image 127

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — long-lasting blooms to borders and containers from spring to frost

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — that Viola tricolor is known to attract butterflies and bees

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — multi-colored and yellow flowers in the garden; is a delightful and hardy perennial

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — tricolor blooms that typically consist of purple

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — but they do enjoy a cooler environment.<br><br>For the client; johnny Jump Ups are resilient and can perform well, image 92

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — it adds a splash of charming; and if deadheaded regularly, image 81

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — It boasts tri-colored, velvety petals in purple, yellow, and white; or for creating a natural, image 77

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — Viola tricolor blossoms profusely in the cooler months of spring and fall, image 38

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — and if deadheaded regularly; for those with a penchant for inviting wildlife into their garden, image 64

Johnny Jump Up (Viola Tricolor) — Johnny Jump Ups are resilient and can perform well in a variety of climates; tricolor blooms that typically, image 141

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