Johnny-jump-up
Viola tricolor
Johnny-jump-up is a cheerful, self-seeding annual or short-lived perennial that thrives in cool weather and partial shade. Plant in well-draining, moderately fertile soil and water regularly to keep blooms coming through spring and early summer. It will often naturalize and return year after year by self-seeding throughout the garden.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
6″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Allowing The Top Inch To Dry Between Waterings
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 28, 2016 by psopho (cc-by-sa)
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