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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 4–10Climate Temperate
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

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Violaceae
Climate
Temperate

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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 112
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — rendering it an excellent choice for border fronts; it reaches a modest height of 6 to 10 inches with a similar, image 113
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, image 114
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — <br><br>Its foliage forms a neat; regular deadheading will encourage additional blooms and prevent self-seeding, image 115
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — Flower colors range from deep violet and blue to white; providing an attractive ground cover throughout the growing, image 69
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — annual / perennial with blue and gold and lavender and multi-colored and orange and pink and purple and violet and white and
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — annual / perennial for full or half
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — The Tufted Pansy (Viola cornuta) is a low-growing perennial with a mounding habit; this plant prefers partial to full sun
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — typically reaching 6-12 inches in height and spreading around 10-12 inches; <br><br>Its foliage forms a neat
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — It showcases a profusion of charming, horned blooms in a variety of colors from spring through fall; with many varieties
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — This plant prefers partial to full sun exposure and well-draining soil; annual / perennial with blue and gold and lavender and
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — Its compact size and continuous flowering make it perfect for borders, containers, and underplanting shrubs; commonly known as
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — commonly known as the Tufted Pansy; the Tufted Pansy is notable for its extended blooming period from late spring to early fall
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — is a treasured perennial plant that adds a splash of color to any landscape design; they prefer partial shade but can tolerate
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 cornuta) is a
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) — <br><br>Its foliage forms a neat; regular deadheading will encourage additional blooms and prevent self-seeding
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — providing an attractive ground cover throughout the growing season; it showcases a profusion of charming, horned blooms in a
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — The Tufted Pansy is notable for its extended blooming period from late spring to early fall; or as an underplanting for taller
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — commonly known as the Tufted Pansy
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — It showcases a profusion of charming, horned blooms in a variety of colors from spring through fall
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — This plant prefers partial to full sun exposure and well-draining soil
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — typically reaching 6-12 inches in height and spreading around 10-12 inches
Tufted Pansy (Viola Cornuta) — The Tufted Pansy (Viola cornuta) is a low-growing perennial with a mounding habit

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