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Viola tricolor - Johnny Jump Up

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Viola tricolor is a compact beauty that packs a vibrant punch despite its delicate appearance. Affectionately known as Johnny Jump Up, this winsome perennial or annual plant flaunts floriferous allure with a dynamic tri-colored display of purple, yellow, and white blossoms. Measuring a neat 15 cm in height, it offers a bounty of green leaves fringed by tricolor petals, providing a vivid spectrum from spring through fall. A low maintenance dream, it thrives under varying exposures, from the full radiance of the sun to the mildness of partial shade, while preferring a well-drained, moderately watered soil environment. Profoundly resilient, the Johnny Jump Up is often known to self-seed, providing repeated seasons of colorful spectacles and emerging triumphantly from severe winter conditions. From bold border statements to sprightly container displays, this versatile plant brews up a contagious cheer in any garden it graces. Come fall in love with the enduring charm and vibrant versatility of the Viola tricolor, a timeless favorite among plant enthusiasts and butterflies alike.

  • Size: Up to 15 cm tall
  • Flowers: Vibrant tri-color mix of purple, yellow, and white
  • Foilage: Green
  • Water usage: Moderate
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Resilience: Often self-seeds and can return even after harsh winters
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