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Common Pansy

Viola X Wittrockiana

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Overview

The Common Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) stands out with a heart-shaped, overlapping petals and a wide range of vibrant colors. Typically growing to about 6-9 inches in height and spreading up to 9-12 inches, this hardy plant is ideal for borders and containers. It prefers full to partial sun and well-drained soil. Pansies add a splash of color in spring and fall, being frost-tolerant and blooming with proper deadheading.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 6–10Type AnnualClimate Temperate

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — This hybrid plant typically reaches a modest height of 6 to 9 inches and spreads approximately 9 to 12, image 99

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Annual
Family: Violaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — often with charming face-like center markings; pansies can attract pollinators such as butterflies

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — pansies can attract pollinators such as butterflies

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — annual for full or half or shade; with minimal maintenance, these charming blooms will contribute, image 120

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — though be mindful to avoid waterlogging; annual with multi-colored and yellow blooms, image 116

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — remind them to water regularly

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — which measure about 2 to 4 inches across

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — multi-colored and yellow flowers in the garden; which measure about 2 to 4 inches across, image 88

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — which measure about 2 to 4 inches across; multi-colored and yellow flowers in the garden, image 103

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — making it an excellent choice for ground cover or for adding splashes of color in borders; the Common Pansy, image 70

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — often with charming face-like center markings; pansies can attract pollinators such as butterflies, image 72

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — annual with multi-colored and yellow blooms; making them ideal for cooler planting zones

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — annual for full or half or shade; with minimal maintenance, these charming blooms will contribute, image 90

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — remind them to water regularly; depending on the climate.<br><br>For optimal growth

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — multi-colored and yellow flowers in the garden; which measure about 2 to 4 inches across

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — they thrive in temperatures between 40°F and 60°F; making it an excellent choice for ground cover or, image 79

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — annual with multi-colored and yellow blooms

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — The Common Pansy (Viola x wittrockiana) stands out with a heart-shaped; this hardy plant is ideal for borders, image 91

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — making them ideal for cooler planting zones

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — When advising clients on care; highly favored in landscape design for its array of vivid colors and robust adaptability

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — highly favored in landscape design for its array of vivid colors and robust adaptability

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — making it an excellent choice for ground cover or for adding splashes of color in borders; the Common Pansy, image 130

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — they thrive in temperatures between 40°F and 60°F

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — as pansies perform best with consistent moisture; integrating seamlessly into a garden's ecosystem

Common Pansy (Viola X Wittrockiana) — overlapping petals and a wide range of vibrant colors; and even bicolor variations, image 122

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